diaster
/daɪˈæstər/
noun
- A stage in cell division (mitosis) where the two groups of chromosomes are separated and form star-shaped clusters near the poles of the cell.
- Under the microscope, the diaster appeared as two bright star-like formations in the cell.
- During the diaster stage, the chromosomes gather at opposite ends of the dividing cell.
- The biology textbook included a diagram showing the diaster phase of mitosis.