endoreduplication /en·do·re·du·pli·ca·tion/ (-re-doo″plĭ-ka´shun) replication of chromosomes without subsequent cell division.
endoreduplication
en·do·re·du·pli·ca·tion ( n d -r -d pl-k  sh n)n. A form of polyploidy or polysomy characterized by redoubling of chromosomes, giving rise to four-stranded chromosomes at prophase and metaphase. |
endoreduplication
[en′dōrido̅o̅′plikā′shən]
Etymology: Gr, endon + L, re-, again, duplicare, to duplicate
replication of the chromosomes without subsequent cell division.
endoreduplication
replication of chromosomes without subsequent cell division.
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