First Known Use: 1894
Dictionary
amitosis
noun ami·to·sis \ˌā-mī-ˈtō-səs\
Definition of AMITOSIS
: cell division by simple cleavage of the nucleus and division of the cytoplasm without spindle formation or appearance of chromosomes
— ami·tot·ic \-ˈtä-tik\ adjective
— ami·tot·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Origin of AMITOSIS
New Latin, from 2a- + mitosis
Medical Dictionary
amitosis
noun ami·to·sis \ˌā-mī-ˈtō-səs\
plural ami·to·ses \-ˌsēz\
Medical Definition of AMITOSIS
: cell division by simple cleavage of the nucleus and division of the cytoplasm without spindle formation or appearance of chromosomes—called also direct cell division
—ami·tot·ic \-ˈtät-ik\ adjective
—ami·tot·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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