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Glossary Term

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Term
Spindle MGI Glossary
Definition
The cellular apparatus that directs chromosome movement during cell division in mitosis or meiosis. The spindle is largely composed of microtubules. See the Figure at NHGRI.
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04/03/2013
MGI 5.12 		The Jackson Laboratory