Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: spire
Next word: Spires
Definition of: spireme
(spī′rēm) noun Biol.
1. The stage in the division of a cell during which the chromatin appears like a skein of filaments.
2. One of these filaments. Also spi′rem (-rem). [<Gk. speirēma a coil]
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: