mitosis

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/maɪˈtəʊ.sɪs/

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/maɪˈtəʊ.sɪs/ · /maɪˈtoʊ.sɪs/

Definition of mitosis

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noun

(countable, uncountable)The division of a cell nucleus in which the genome is copied and separated into two identical halves. It is normally followed by cell division.

“Meronyms: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase”

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From German Mitose, from Ancient Greek μίτος (mítos, “thread”) + -osis, probably in reference to the thread-like chromatin seen during mitosis.

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