amitosis
ami·to·sis
noun \ˌā-mī-ˈtō-səs\Definition of AMITOSIS
: cell division by simple cleavage of the nucleus and division of the cytoplasm without spindle formation or appearance of chromosomes
— ami·tot·ic \-ˈtä-tik\ adjective
— ami·tot·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
Origin of AMITOSIS
New Latin, from 2a- + mitosis
First Known Use: 1894
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