Noun: prophase 'prow,feyz
- The first stage of mitosis
"During prophase, the chromosomes become visible and begin to condense"
- The first stage of meiosis
"In prophase of meiosis, homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material"
Derived forms: prophases
Type of: phase of cell division
Part of: meiosis, mitosis, reduction division
Encyclopedia: Prophase