prophase
noun/ˈproʊfeɪz/
Frequency rank: #19,872 most common English word
Meaning
The first stage of mitosis or meiosis, during which chromosomes condense and become visible.
Example sentence
During cell division, the chromosomes become visible under the microscope in the stage known as prophase.
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