Noun: karyokinesis ,ker-ee-ow-ki'nee-sis [N. Amer], ,ka-ree-ow-ki'nee-sis [Brit]
- Organic process consisting of the division of the nucleus of a cell during mitosis or meiosis
"Karyokinesis ensures the equal distribution of genetic material to daughter cells"
Type of: biological process, organic process
Part of: meiosis, mitosis, reduction division
Encyclopedia: Karyokinesis