M Phase Cell Cycle Checkpoints

**Definition:** The cellular signaling system that halts the progression of cells through MITOSIS or MEIOSIS if a defect that will affect CHROMOSOME SEGREGATION is detected.

**Tree numbers:** - G04.144.109.750 - G04.144.220.220.781.337 - G05.113.220.781.338

**Synonyms:** - M Phase Cell Cycle Checkpoint - M Phase Checkpoint