Spireme ... Term formerly applied to the first stage of mitosis (prophase) when extended chromosome filaments have the appearance of a loose ball of yarn, on the incorrect supposition that the filaments were continuous and later broke apart to form individual chromosomes. ... Origin: G. Speirema, a coil 1 ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: spī′rem, spī′rēm Definitions: 1. Term formerly applied to the first stage of mitosis or meiosis (prophase) during which extended chromosome filaments have the appearance of a loose ball of yarn, on the incorrect supposition that the filaments were continuous and later broke apart to form individu...
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