telophase

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A final stage of cell division when chromosomes move to opposite ends and new nuclei form

noun
/təˈloʊfeɪz/

Specialized

: telofase

Telophase is characterized by the formation of two distinct nuclei in the dividing cell.

Examples

In the process of mitosis, telophase is the stage where the cell prepares to divide into two.
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

Academic text (2002)
During telophase, the chromosomes arrive at opposite ends of the cell and new nuclei form.

Surface Forms

telophase singular

telophases plural

Morphology

telophase = phase (semi-transparent) = telo + phase

The formation literally combines the technical combining form 'telo-' (end) with the common word 'phase', but 'telo-' is a specialised combining form that many learners do not recognise.

Etymology

The word telophase comes from Greek parts telo- meaning 'end' and -phase meaning 'stage'. So, telophase is the 'end stage' of cell division when the cell finishes dividing and new nuclei form.