cell division

NOUN

formation of cells by dividing

Synonyms

WEAK

amitosis cellular division meiosis mitosis

Example Sentences

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This cluster contains the genetic information needed to produce proteins responsible for both cell division and the construction of the bacterial cell wall.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

This work introduces a new framework for understanding cell division in large, yolk rich embryos and could apply to many egg laying species.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

Chromothripsis begins when errors during cell division trap individual chromosomes inside small, fragile compartments known as micronuclei.

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2026

At the same time, genes linked to rapid cell division were turned down, which may make cancer cells less aggressive.

From Science Daily • Jan. 8, 2026

Once fertilization is accomplished and cell division has begun, the supply of energy in the form of ATP will largely determine whether the development of the embryo will proceed to completion.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson