-kinesis

-kinesis
For parapsychological uses (such as psionic abilities), see Psychokinesis. For fictional uses, such as pyrokinesis, see List of comic book superpowers.


-kinesis, from Greek "κίνησις", movement, motion, is a suffix that denotes movement. The word Kinesis itself similarly indicates movement, particularly in biology.

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Cytokinesis

The step of cell division following telophase of mitosis, when the cytoplasm is divided into two of roughly equal proportion to the two new daughter cells. This ensures there will be enough organelles for each of the new cells.

Diakinesis

The last stage of prophase, in which the nucleolus and nuclear envelope disappear, spindle fibers form, and the chromosomes shorten in preparation for anaphase.

Interkinesis

A pause between two phases of meiosis.

Karyokinesis

Refers specifically to the division and replication of the nucleus.

Photokinesis

A movement made in response to/enabled by the presence of light

Psychokinesis

The direct influence of mind on a physical system that cannot be entirely accounted for by the mediation of any known physical energy.

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