amitosis

[ am-i-toh-sis, ey-mahy- ]

noun

, Biology.

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

amitosis

/ ˌæmɪˈtɒtɪk; ˌæmɪˈtəʊsɪs /

noun

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

Derived Forms

• amitotic, adjective
• ˌamiˈtotically, adverb

Other Words From

• am·i·tot·ic [am-i-, tot, -ik, ey-mahy-], adjective
• ami·toti·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of amitosis¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of amitosis¹

C19: a- ¹+ mitosis