promitosis

/prɒmɪtɒˈsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A process in embryonic development where one part of an organ or tissue grows into another part of the same organ or tissue.

“The unusual case of promitosis in the embryo resulted in a rare congenital anomaly.”

Synonyms

  • embryogenesis
  • mitosis

Antonyms

  • apoptosis
  • cellular atrophy