amitosis

amitosis definition - medical

am·i·to·sis (ămˌĭ-tōˈsĭs, āˌmī-)

noun
Direct cell division by simple cleavage of the nucleus, without spindle formation or the appearance of chromosomes. Also called direct nuclear division.

Related Forms:

  • amˌi·totˈic (-tŏtˈĭk) adjective

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