mitosis

1. Biology The entire process of cell division including division of the nucleus and the cytoplasm.

2. Biology The process in cell division by which the nucleus divides, typically consisting of four stages, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase, and normally resulting in two new nuclei, each of which contains a complete copy of the parental chromosomes. Also called karyokinesis.

3. A process that takes place in the nucleus of a dividing cell, involves typically a series of steps consisting of prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase, and results in the formation of two new nuclei each having the same number of chromosomes as the parent nucleus .

4. Cell division in which mitosis occurs.

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mitosis	9	Scrabble

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6 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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