interphase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The stage in the life cycle of a cell between two successive mitotic or meiotic divisions.
  2. An indistinct region in the interface between two substances in composite materials.
adj
  1. Between phases

Word forms

interphase interphases more interphase most interphase

Etymology

From inter- + phase.

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