mitosis
/maɪˈtoʊsɪs/
noun
- The process of cell division in which a single cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes.
- The biology teacher explained the stages of mitosis using a diagram.
- During mitosis, the chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell before splitting.
- Mitosis is essential for growth and repair in the human body.