DIASTER
\dˈa͡ɪəstə], \dˈaɪəstə], \d_ˈaɪ_ə_s_t_ə]\
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A double star; - applied to the nucleus of a cell, when, during cell division, the loops of the nuclear network separate into two groups, preparatory to the formation of two daughter nuclei. See Karyokinesis.
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A double star; - applied to the nucleus of a cell, when, during cell division, the loops of the nuclear network separate into two groups, preparatory to the formation of two daughter nuclei. See Karyokinesis.
By Noah Webster.
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[Greek] The stage in mitosis where daughter chromosomes are grouped near spindle poles ready to form a new nucleus.
By J.H. Kenneth
By Alexander Duane
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Daughter-star; double-star figure in karyokinesis.
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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- mixed-function oxygenase that catalyzes hydroxylation prolyl-glycyl-containing-peptide, usually in protocollagen, hydroxyprolylglycyl-peptide. The enzyme utilizes molecular oxygen with a concomitant oxidative decarboxylation of 2-oxoglutarate to succinate. EC 1.14.11.2.