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cell cycle

noun

Definition of CELL CYCLE

: the complete series of events from one cell division to the next — compare g1 phase, g2 phase, m phase, s phase

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First Known Use of CELL CYCLE

1961

Rhymes with CELL CYCLE

life cycle, recycle, song cycle, two-cycle

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cell cycle

noun

Medical Definition of CELL CYCLE

: the complete series of events from one cell division to the next—see g1 phase, g2 phase, m phase, s phase

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