Karyokinesis

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The indirect division of cells in which, prior to division ofthe cell protoplasm, complicated changes take place in the nucleus,attended with movement of the nuclear fibrils; -- opposed tokaryostenosis. The nucleus becomes enlarged and convoluted, andfinally the threads are separated into two groups which ultimatelybecome disconnected and constitute the daughter nuclei. Called alsomitosis. See Cell development, under Cell.