telophase

telophase noun: the final stage of mitosis or meiosis during which the daughter chromosomes move towards opposite ends of the nuclear spindle.

Noun

telophase (plural telophases)

The final stage of mitosis or meiosis during which the daughter chromosomes move towards opposite ends of the nuclear spindle
- This separateness is most easily observed in the telophase of each division, though in some cleavage cells it may be seen in the prophase also, or even throughout the resting period.1901 June, Edward. G. Conklin, “The individuality of the germ nuclei during the cleavage of the egg of Crepidula”, in Biological Bulletin, volume 2, number 6

ஈற்றுப்பிரிவுநிலை, டெலோஃபேஸ், ஈற்றவத்தை, தொலைகட்டம், செல்பிரிவின் கடைநிலை, செல்பகுப்பின் இறுதிப்பருவம்

plural	telophases

From Ancient Greek τέλος (télos, “completion”) + New Latin phasis, from Ancient Greek φάσις (phásis, “an appearance”), from φάω (pháō, “to shine”).

What does telophase mean?: Telophase means the final stage of mitosis or meiosis during which the daughter chromosomes move towards opposite ends of the nuclear spindle.
What is telophase in Tamil?: Telophase in Tamil is ஈற்றுப்பிரிவுநிலை, டெலோஃபேஸ், ஈற்றவத்தை. See Telophase meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is telophase?: Telophase is a noun.
What is the plural of telophase?: The plural of telophase is telophases.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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