The phase of cell nucleus division following PROMETAPHASE, in which the CHROMOSOMES line up across the equatorial plane of the SPINDLE APPARATUS prior to separation.
Synonyms: Metaphase
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81(78); was see under CELL CYCLE 1978-80, was see MITOSIS 1975-77 ,81; was see under CELL CYCLE 1978-80, was see MITOSIS 1975-77 ,search MITOSIS 1975-77 ,coordinate with specific cell /cytol; permitted with microorganisms; M PHASE = either M PHASE see CELL DIVISION; MITOTIC M PHASE; or MEIOTIC M PHASE, check text
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D008677