cell division

NOUN

formation of cells by dividing

Synonyms

WEAK

amitosis cellular division meiosis mitosis

Example Sentences

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The researchers also found that increasing cell division in adult mice changed the outcome.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

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

The Y chromosome is especially vulnerable during cell division.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 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

The doubling continued in future divisions until further cell division became mechanically impossible.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson