Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

amphitelic

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: am-phitel-ic
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Attached to opposite poles of a spindle

Example Sentences

"Additionally, cells must also ensure that each of the sister chromatids of the same chromosome attach to a different spindle pole, a state known as amphitelic attachment or chromosome biorientation."

Etymology

From amphi- + telo- + -ic.

Derived Forms

amphitelically

Frequently Paired Words

merotelic monotelic syntelic

Questions

What does amphitelic mean?: Attached to opposite poles of a spindle
Where does amphitelic come from?: From amphi- + telo- + -ic.

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