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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

prophase

/prəˈfoʊs/ noun · British & US
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What does prophase mean?

noun

The first stage of mitosis, during which the chromosomes condense and become visible. A preliminary stage or phase of a process.

Example

"The prophase of cell division is crucial for the proper separation of chromosomes."

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