Definition of mitosis in English:
mitosis
nounPlural mitoses mʌɪˈtəʊsɪsmaɪˈtoʊsəs
mass nounBiology A type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus, typical of ordinary tissue growth.
the single large egg cell subdivides by repeated mitosis
Compare with meiosis
count noun each mitosis seems to be associated with an increase in calcium
Example sentencesExamples
- It is generally assumed that DNA chains are randomly segregated to daughter cells during mitosis.
- Counting cells at mitosis or interphase is universally applicable.
- Regions of the germline with cells in mitosis or different stages of meiotic prophase are indicated.
- Centromeres are essential for the proper segregation of chromosomes at mitosis and meiosis.
- The centromere is responsible for two key chromosomal functions in mitosis and meiosis.
Derivatives
adjective mʌɪˈtɒtɪk
Biology Staining was quantitated and correlated with histologic subtype and mitotic index.
Example sentencesExamples
- Spermatogonia are the mitotic germ cells of the testis from which sperm arise by spermatogenesis.
- This is most likely to be a problem for mutants with a mitotic phenotype.
- Only mononuclear protoplasts were capable of complete cell wall regeneration and mitotic division.
- The microtubules tie the chromosomes to the mitotic spindle during cell division.
Origin
Late 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek mitos 'thread'.