"amphiaster" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: amphiasters [plural]
Etymology: From amphi- + -aster. Etymology templates: {{af|en|amphi-|-aster}} amphi- + -aster Head templates: {{en-noun}} amphiaster (plural amphiasters)
  1. (biology) The achromatic figure, formed in mitotic cell division, consisting of two asters connected by a spindle-shaped bundle of rod-like fibres diverging from each aster. Categories (topical): Biology

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