Term Name: spindle
Synonyms:
Definition: The array of microtubules and associated molecules that forms between opposite poles of a eukaryotic cell during mitosis or meiosis and serves to move the duplicated chromosomes apart.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0005819]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: microtubule cytoskeleton
has parts: aster MMXD complex spindle microtubule spindle midzone spindle pole
is a type of: intracellular membraneless organelle
has subtype: meiotic spindle mitotic spindle