Where does “anaphase” come from?
Anaphase comes from Ancient Greek ἀνά meaning "up" or "back," ultimately from Proto-Indo-European h₂en- meaning "in" or "at."
anaphase (English): The stage of mitosis and meiosis during which the...
Definitions
- The stage of mitosis and meiosis during which the...
Ancestry of “anaphase”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἀνα- | up to, upwards, up; thoroughly; indicating... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ᾰ̓νᾰ́ | up; to, again, upon |