Definitions

cell division

NOUN

formation of cells by dividing

Synonyms

WEAK

amitosis cellular division meiosis mitosis

Example Sentences

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Cell-division is another, its differences in direction, rate and quantity being of great importance for differentiation.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various

Cell-division with rejuvenescence forms the spores of mosses and higher cryptogams.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 531, March 6, 1886 by Various