'diplotene' definitions:

Definition of 'diplotene'

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noun
The fourth stage of the prophase of meiosis

Definition of 'diplotene'

From: GCIDE
  • diplotene \diplotene\ n. (Cell biol.) the fourth stage of the prophase of meiosis, when the paired chromosomes being to separate. This stage follows the pachytene. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]