interphase /in·ter·phase/ (in´ter-fāz) the interval between two successive cell divisions, during which the chromosomes are not individually distinguishable.
interphase
interphase,
in·ter·phase ( n t r-f z )n. The stage of a cell between two successive mitotic or meiotic divisions. Also called interkinesis. |
interphase
[in′tərfās′]
Etymology: L, inter + Gk, phasis, phase
the stage in the cell cycle during which the cell is not dividing, the chromosomes are not individually distinguishable, and such biochemical and physiologic activities as DNA synthesis occur. Interphase follows telophase of one cell division and extends to the beginning of prophase of the next division. See also anaphase, interkinesis, karyostasis, metaphase, mitosis, prophase, telophase.
interphase,
n the metabolic stage in the cell cycle during which the cell is not dividing.
interphase
the interval between two successive cell divisions, during which the chromosomes are not individually distinguishable. The long stage in the cell cycle between successive meioses.
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