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View synonyms for amitosis

amitosis

[ am-i-toh-sis, ey-mahy- ]

noun

, Biology.
  1. the direct method of cell division, characterized by simple cleavage of the nucleus without the formation of chromosomes.

amitosis

/ ˌæmɪˈtɒtɪk; ˌæmɪˈtəʊsɪs /

noun

  1. an unusual form of cell division in which the nucleus and cytoplasm divide by constriction without the formation of chromosomes; direct cell division

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Derived Forms

  • ˌamiˈtotically, adverb
  • amitotic, adjective

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Other Words From

  • am·i·tot·ic [am-i-, tot, -ik, ey-mahy-], adjective
  • ami·toti·cal·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of amitosis1

First recorded in 1890–95; a- 6 + mitosis

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Word History and Origins

Origin of amitosis1

C19: a- 1+ mitosis

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