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figure /fig·ure/ (fig´yer)

1. an object of particular form.

2. a number, or numeral.

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mitotic figures  stages of chromosome aggregation exhibiting a pattern characteristic of mitosis.

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fig·ure (fgyr)

n.

1. A form or shape, as of the human body.

2. A person representing the essential aspects of a particular role.