cell division

NOUN

formation of cells by dividing

Synonyms

WEAK

amitosis cellular division meiosis mitosis

Example Sentences

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Earlier work from Engelward's lab has shown that inflammation can also boost cell division, suggesting that conditions that stress the liver could increase vulnerability to NDMA.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

Dynamic protein behavior is essential for many biological processes, including sensing environmental changes, making decisions inside cells, and controlling cell division.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

This work introduces a new framework for understanding cell division in large, yolk rich embryos and could apply to many egg laying species.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

Chromothripsis begins when errors during cell division trap individual chromosomes inside small, fragile compartments known as micronuclei.

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2026

Two of the carbamates are actually used to prevent sprouting of potatoes in storage — precisely because of their proven effect in stopping cell division.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson