cell division

NOUN

formation of cells by dividing

Synonyms

WEAK

amitosis cellular division meiosis mitosis

Example Sentences

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Earlier work from Engelward's lab has shown that inflammation can also boost cell division, suggesting that conditions that stress the liver could increase vulnerability to NDMA.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

In some cases, illness or tissue repair may lead to increased cell division, which could raise the chance of losing the chromosome.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

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

Directly visualizing how MraZ interacts with the promoter DNA that initiates cell division represents a significant breakthrough.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

Sublethal levels of the chemical halt cell division in the gonads.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson