cell division

NOUN

formation of cells by dividing

Synonyms

WEAK

amitosis cellular division meiosis mitosis

Example Sentences

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The Y chromosome is especially vulnerable during cell division.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

To investigate the mechanism further, the scientists blocked cell division inside the follicle.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

Dr. Thomas Bornschlögl, other lead author, from the same L'Oréal team adds: "This reveals that hair growth is not driven only by cell division -- instead, outer root sheath actively pull the hair upwards."

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

Directly visualizing how MraZ interacts with the promoter DNA that initiates cell division represents a significant breakthrough.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

Many chemicals used as pesticides — herbicides as well as insecticides — belong to this group of substances that have the ability to damage the chromosomes, interfere with normal cell division, or cause mutations.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson