AMITOSIS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

The direct method of cell division characterized by simple division of the nucleus without formation of chromosomes

Classified under:

Nouns denoting natural processes

Hypernyms ("amitosis" is a kind of...):

cell division; cellular division (the process in reproduction and growth by which a cell divides to form daughter cells)

Derivation:

amitotic (pertaining to a simple method of cell division)

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