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cell division

NOUN
formation of cells by dividing
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The Y chromosome is especially vulnerable during cell division.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

In some cases, illness or tissue repair may lead to increased cell division, which could raise the chance of losing the chromosome.

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

They found that many strains lack genes normally responsible for regulating the cell cycle, the system that controls DNA replication and cell division.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

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

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