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cleavage plane |
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cleavage plane, 1 the area in a fertilized ovum where cleavage takes place; the axis along which any cell division occurs. 2 any plane within the body where organs or structures can be separated with minimal damage to surrounding tissue. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A cleavage plane was then formed, and the lesion was excised en bloc with endoscopic instruments. For breaker applications, it is not necessary for the fabric to completely cover the total contact cross-section, as long as at least 20-30% is covered, a notch or cleavage plane is produced [ILLUSTRATION FOR FIGURE 4B OMITTED]. Though the spindle and its two poles together can determine this cleavage plane, several researchers have suggested that chromosomes actually mark the location. |
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