Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to nuclear division: Pertaining to or involving the process of division of a cell's nucleus, specifically during mitosis or meiosis. It describes the dynamic changes and movements of chromosomes and other nuclear components.

Usage

• The term is used primarily in cell biology and genetics to describe processes, phases, or structures associated with the division of the cell nucleus.
• It is a technical, scientific adjective.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The karyokinetic phase of cell division is crucial for accurate chromosome segregation.
  • Researchers observed the karyokinetic process under a high-powered microscope.

Advanced Usage

• "Karyokinetic activity": Refers to the observable events and movements during nuclear division.
  • The drug inhibited all karyokinetic activity in the tumor cells.
• "Karyokinetic figure": A term sometimes used to describe the arrangement of chromosomes during mitosis or meiosis.
  • The classic karyokinetic figure, the metaphase plate, was clearly visible.

Variants and Related Words

• Karyokinesis (n): The process of nuclear division itself.
  • Cytokinesis often follows karyokinesis.
• Mitotic (adj): Specifically relating to mitosis.
• Meiotic (adj): Specifically relating to meiosis.

Synonyms

• Nuclear division-related
• Mitotic (when referring specifically to mitosis)
• Meiotic (when referring specifically to meiosis)

Antonyms

• Interphase (the phase of the cell cycle when the nucleus is not dividing)
• Cytokinetic (relating to the division of the cytoplasm, not the nucleus)

Adjective

1. of or relating to the division of the nucleus of a cell during mitosis or meiosis