noun
- plural of metaphase; the stage of cell division when chromosomes align at the center of the cell
Usage: biology
Examples
- The microscope revealed cells in various metaphases during mitosis.
- Students observed metaphases in onion root tip cells.
- The researcher counted chromosomes during metaphases.
- Multiple metaphases were visible in the tissue sample.
- The lab exercise focused on identifying metaphases in dividing cells.
- Cancer cells often show abnormal metaphases.