endomitosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of cell cycle variation where mitosis is initiated, but some of the processes of mitosis are not completed. This will give rise to either a mononucleated or binucleated polyploid cell. Not to be confused with endoreplication.

Word forms

endomitosis endomitoses

Etymology

From endo- + mitosis.

Synonyms

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