Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cell-division

noun

/sɛl dɪˈvɪʒən/

Definition

The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells.

Examples

Cell division is essential for the growth of tissues in plants.
During cell division, genetic material is replicated and distributed to daughter cells.
Meiosis and mitosis are two types of cell division.

Meaning

Cell division is fundamental to growth, reproduction, and repair in living organisms. It facilitates the duplication and propagation of genetic material and the formation of new cells.