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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

telophase

/tɛˈloʊfeɪz/ noun · British & US
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What does telophase mean?

noun

The final stage of mitosis, in which the chromosomes separate and the nuclear envelope reforms around each set of chromosomes. In meiosis, the second meiotic division is also called the telophase.

Example

"The telophase of mitosis is a critical stage in the cell cycle, where the chromosomes separate and the cell prepares for division."

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