diakinesis

/daɪ.əˈkɪnɛsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The final stage of meiosis I, where homologous chromosomes are moved apart and into the two daughter cells.

“During the study of meiosis, the scientist identified the crucial role of diakinesis in cell division.”

Synonyms

  • anaphase
  • meiotic metaphase

Antonyms

  • syngamy