cell division
noun Biology.
the division of a cell in reproduction or growth.
Origin of cell division
First recorded in 1880–85
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This form of cell-division is known as simple or direct division.
Being Well-BornMichael F. Guyer
In other words we have here a process of cell-union before we have the cell-division which follows.
EmbryologyGerald R. Leighton
It grows by cell-division, the cell dividing into four, eight, or sixteen parts on a quaternary scale.
The Sea-beach at Ebb-tideAugusta Foote Arnold
It was, however, many years before the details of this “cell-division” were laid bare (see Cell-Division below).
It was, however, many years before the details of the growth and reproduction of the cells (cell-division) became well understood.
Q. E. D., or New Light on the Doctrine of CreationGeorge McCready Price
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