Meaning & use
prophase
The first stage of cell division, in which chromosomes condense and become visible.
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During prophase, the nuclear membrane begins to break down inside the cell.
Students observed prophase under the microscope as chromosomes started to coil tightly.
A note on using this word
Prophase is the first of several stages in mitosis, followed by metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
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