intermitotic

adjective

in·​ter·​mi·​tot·​ic ˌin-tər-mī-ˈtä-tik 

: existing or occurring between periods of mitotic activity

intermitotic nuclei

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

intermitotic

1 of 2 noun

in·​ter·​mi·​tot·​ic ˌint-ər-mī-ˈtät-ik 

: a cell capable of undergoing mitosis compare postmitotic

intermitotic

2 of 2 adjective

: of, relating to, or being in the period between mitoses