mitosis

mi·to·sis   (mī-tō'sĭs)    (click for larger image in new window) n.   pl. mi·to·ses (-sēz) 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. The entire process of cell division including division of the nucleus and the cytoplasm. [Greek mitos, warp thread + -osis.] mi·tot'ic (-tŏt'ĭk) adj., mi·tot'i·cal·ly adv.

mitosis [(meye-toh-sis)]

Division of a single cell into two identical “daughter” cells. Each daughter cell has an identical number of chromosomes as the parent cell. Mitosis begins when the DNA in the parent cell replicates itself; it ends with two cells having the same genes (see genetics). Most cells in the human body, and all single-celled organisms, reproduce through mitosis. (Compare meiosis.)

mitosis 

Main Entry: mi·to·sis
Pronunciation: mI-'tO-s&s
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural mi·to·ses /-"sEz/
1 : 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 theformation of two new nuclei each having the same number of chromosomes as the parent nucleus —compare MEIOSIS
2 : cell division in which mitosis occurs —mi·tot·ic /-'tät-ik/ adjective —mi·tot·i·cal·ly /-i-k(&-)lE/ adverb

mitosis mi·to·sis (mī-tō'sĭs)
n. pl. mi·to·ses (-sēz)

1. The process in cell division by which the nucleus divides, typically in four stages (prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase) resulting in two new nuclei, each of which has exactly the same chromosome and DNA content as the original cell. Also called indirect nuclear division, karyokinesis, mitotic division.

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

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mi·tot'ic (-tŏt'ĭk) adj.
mi·tot'i·cal·ly adv.