Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

telophase

Noun

/ˈtɛl.oʊ.feɪz/

Definition

The final stage of cell division in which the chromosomes move to opposite sides of the cell and two nuclei are formed.

Examples

During telophase, the chromosomes decondense and the nuclear membranes reappear.
After telophase, the cell will undergo cytokinesis to fully separate into two distinct cells.

Meaning

Telophase is a phase in both mitosis and meiosis where the cell’s nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, leading to the eventual separation of the cell into two daughter cells.