amitosis

English - Turkish

Definition of amitosis in English Turkish dictionary: amitoz; (Tıp) Hücrenin doğrudan doğruya bölünerek çoğalması, amitoz

English - English

Definition of amitosis in English English dictionary: Direct division of a cell by cleavage of the nucleus without the formation of chromosomes; the direct method of cell division characterized by simple division of the nucleus without formation of chromosomes; Cell division in which there is first a simple cleavage of the nucleus without change in its structure (such as the formation of chromosomes), followed by the division of the cytoplasm; direct cell division; opposed to mitosis; {i} simple cell division (Biology); It is not the usual mode of division, and is believed by many to occur chiefly in highly specialized cells which are incapable of long-continued multiplication, in transitory structures, and in those in early stages of degeneration