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metaphase plate
noun
Definition of METAPHASE PLATE
: a section in the equatorial plane of the metaphase spindle having the chromosomes oriented upon it
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First Known Use of METAPHASE PLATE
1937
Medical Dictionary
metaphase plate
noun
Medical Definition of METAPHASE PLATE
: a plane cell section in the equatorial plane of the metaphase spindle having the chromosomes oriented upon it
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