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/maɪˈtəʊ.sɪs/ · noun
(cytology) The division of a cell nucleus in which the genome is copied and separated into two identical halves. It is normally followed by cell division..
Meronyms: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
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Mitosis means (cytology) The division of a cell nucleus in which the genome is copied and separated into two identical halves. It is normally followed by cell division..
Common synonyms include karyokinesis, karyomitosis.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Meronyms: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
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