diakinesis |
| noun
- (cytology) the last stage of prophase, in which the nucleolus and nuclear envelope disappear, spindle fibers form, and the chromosomes shorten in preparation for anaphase.
| | diastema |
| noun (plural diastemata)
- A gap or space between two adjacent teeth
- 1968: A gormless-looking boy, thin and exhibiting diastemata in the shop-front lights, offered him English newspapers. " Anthony Burgess, Enderby Outside
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