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.
Mitosis and meiosis are two similar biological processes with important differences.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2018
M phase: Cell Division Mitosis is the division of the cell nucleus, and the division of the cytoplasm is called cytokinesis.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2018
Mitosis is the segment of the cell cycle during which the division of the cell nucleus occurs.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2018
Mitosis and cell division result in the growth of many hyphae, which form a fruiting body called the ascocarp.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015
Mitosis goes haywire, which is how it spreads.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
![]()
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!