cytokinesis
the division of the cell cytoplasm that usually follows mitotic or meiotic division of the nucleus.
Origin of cytokinesis
1Other words from cytokinesis
- cy·to·ki·net·ic [sahy-toh-ki-net-ik, -kahy-], /ˌsaɪ toʊ kɪˈnɛt ɪk, -kaɪ-/, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for cytokinesis
/ (ˌsaɪtəʊkɪˈniːsɪs, -kaɪ-) /
division of the cytoplasm of a cell, occurring at the end of mitosis or meiosis
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Scientific definitions for cytokinesis
[ sī′tō-kə-nē′sĭs, -kī- ]
The division of the cytoplasm of a cell following the division of the nucleus during cell division. See Note at mitosis.
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