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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAmitose
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /amiˈtoːzə/
"Amitose ist eine direkte Zellteilung ohne Spindelapparat."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A method of cell division characterized by the direct cleavage of the nucleus and cytoplasm without the formation of chromosomes or a mitotic spindle.
"Amitosis is commonly observed in specialized or degenerating cells, such as those in the fetal membranes of certain mammals." - 2
Direct nuclear division resulting in uneven distribution of genetic material, contrasting with standard mitosis.
"Unlike mitosis, which ensures equal partitioning of DNA, amitosis can lead to variable chromosome numbers within daughter cells."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Modern Latin, combining the Greek prefix 'a-' meaning 'without', 'mitos' meaning 'thread' (referring to mitotic threads or chromosomes), and the suffix '-osis' denoting a process or state. Coined in the late 19th century to describe direct cell division without the formation of mitotic spindles.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Amitosis" is said worldwide
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amitose
Transliteration: /a.mi.toz/
"L'amitose est un mode de division cellulaire direct."
Amitose
Transliteration: /amiˈtoːzə/
"Amitose ist eine direkte Zellteilung ohne Spindelapparat."
amitosi
Transliteration: /amiˈtɔzi/
"L'amitosi è una divisione cellulare diretta."
amitosis
Transliteration: /a.miˈto.sis/
"La amitosis es un proceso de división celular simple."
amitose
Transliteration: /a.miˈtɔ.zi/
"A amitose difere da mitose tradicional."
अप्रत्यक्ष कोशिका विभाजन
Transliteration: apratyaksh koshika vibhajan
"अमाइटोसिस प्रत्यक्ष कोशिका विभाजन का एक रूप है।"
无丝分裂
Transliteration: wúsī fēnliè
"无丝分裂是一种简单的细胞分裂方式。"
무사분열
Transliteration: musa-bunyeol
"무사분열은 방추사 형성이 없는 세포 분열입니다."
無糸分裂
Transliteration: mishi bunretsu
"無糸分裂は直接的な細胞分裂の一つである。"
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