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

In this way, MraZ acts as the key regulator controlling the activity of the operon that governs cell division in most bacterial species.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 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

At the same time, genes linked to rapid cell division were turned down, which may make cancer cells less aggressive.

From Science Daily • Jan. 8, 2026

Christoph kept talking about cell division, but Deborah wasn’t listening.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot