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Metaphase

Noun

1. In cell biology, metaphase is the stage of mitosis or meiosis during which the chromosomes align in the middle of the cell before separating into two identical sets.

Example sentence: During metaphase, the condensation of chromosomes and their alignment along the equatorial plate occur.

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2. In optics, metaphase refers to the region in the focal plane of a microscope where the image of the specimen is the sharpest.

Example sentence: Adjusting the focus knob of the microscope until the specimen is in metaphase allows for a clearer view.

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3. In astronomy, metaphase is an obsolete term referring to the point at which a celestial object is halfway between its rising and setting.

Example sentence: The concept of metaphase in astronomy was replaced by more precise measurements and calculations.

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