Synonyms

amitosis

American

[am-i-toh-sis, ey-mahy-] / ˌæm ɪˈtoʊ sɪs, ˌeɪ maɪ- /

noun

Biology.

the direct method of cell division, characterized by simple cleavage of the nucleus without the formation of chromosomes.

amitosis British

/ ˌæmɪˈtɒtɪk, ˌæmɪˈtəʊsɪs /

noun

an unusual form of cell division in which the nucleus and cytoplasm divide by constriction without the formation of chromosomes; direct cell division

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Origin of amitosis

First recorded in 1890–95; a- ⁶ + mitosis

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