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Amitotic

Definition:

Amitotic is an adjective that relates to or denotes a process of cell division that does not involve the usual formation of chromosomes and spindles typical of mitosis.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Relating to or pertaining to amitosis, a type of cell division.

Example: The amitotic division rapidly produces genetically identical cells in the body.

Usage:

Usage 1 (Popular):

Many organisms, such as bacteria and some single-celled eukaryotes, undergo amitotic division to reproduce rapidly.

Example: Bacteria reproduce through amitotic cell division, allowing them to multiply quickly and colonize various surfaces.

Usage 2 (Local):

In embryology, the amitotic process occurs during the development of certain tissues in the human body.

Example: During the initial stages of tissue formation, amitotic divisions ensure proper growth and differentiation of cells in specific regions of the embryo.

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