diakinesis

n., pl., -ses (-sēz).
The final stage of the prophase in meiosis, characterized by shortening and thickening of the paired chromosomes, formation of the spindle fibers, disappearance of the nucleolus, and degeneration of the nuclear membrane.

diakinetic di'a·ki·net'ic (-nĕt'ĭk) adj.

(dī'ə-kə-nē'sĭs, -kī-)
n.

The final stage of the prophase in meiosis, characterized by shortening and thickening of the paired chromosomes, formation of the spindle fibers, disappearance of the nucleolus, and degeneration of the nuclear membrane.

In cell division the stage of first meiotic prophase, in which the nucleolus and nuclear envelope disappear and the spindle fibers form.

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Meaning #1: the final stage of the prophase of meiosis

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