mitosis
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"We went into this study thinking, well, the one thing we know for sure is that there's no regulatory structure in mitosis, and then we accidentally found structure in mitosis," Hansen says.
From Science Daily • Oct. 24, 2025
In their new study, the MIT team found that during mitosis, microcompartments are more likely to be found near the genes that spike during cell division.
From Science Daily • Oct. 24, 2025
Using a powerful, high-resolution genome mapping method, the team found that small 3D loops -- connections between regulatory DNA elements and genes -- remain intact even during cell division, a stage known as mitosis.
From Science Daily • Oct. 24, 2025
To explore this, they decided to examine what happens to these structures as cells go through mitosis.
From Science Daily • Oct. 24, 2025
Anything that disturbs mitosis is therefore a grave threat to the welfare of the organism affected and to its descendants.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
Vocabulary lists containing mitosis
100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Cell Biology - Middle School
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Genetics - Inheritance and Variation of Traits
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
