diaster

[ dahy-as-ter ]

noun

, Cell Biology.

1. the stage in mitosis at which the chromosomes, after their division and separation, are grouped near the poles of the spindle.

diaster

/ daɪˈæstə /

noun

1. rare.
   cytology the stage in cell division at which the chromosomes are in two groups at the poles of the spindle before forming daughter nuclei

Derived Forms

• diˈastral, adjective

Other Words From

• di·astral adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of diaster¹

First recorded in 1880–85; di- ¹ + -aster ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of diaster¹

C19: from di- ¹+ Greek astēr star

Example Sentences

Chromosomes at the poles forming the Diaster, beginning splitting of the Cell-body.

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