amitosis

/æmɪˈtoʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of cell division in which the nucleus divides without going through interphase and the chromosomes do not replicate before division.

“The scientist studied the process of amitosis in plant cells.”

2. noun

In some cases, a general term for any form of cell division that lacks a distinct nuclear division.

“Amitosis is a common feature of certain types of cancer cells.”

Synonyms

  • karyokinesis
  • mitosis

Antonyms

  • meiosis
  • mitosis