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Mitosis

Description:

Mitosis is the process of cell division in which a single cell splits into two identical daughter cells, each having the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell. It is a crucial component of growth, repair, and maintenance in multicellular organisms.

Senses:

1. Noun - Biology:

The process of mitotic cell division, consisting of prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, and cytokinesis, resulting in the formation of two identical daughter cells.

Example Sentence: During mitosis, the cell's DNA is replicated, and the nucleus divides into two separate nuclei.

2. Noun - Popular:

A visually similar or identical representation of an original artwork, typically created by mechanical means, such as printing or photography.

Example Sentence: The museum had a collection of mitosis prints that were exact replicas of famous paintings.

3. Noun - Local:

In local usage, mitosis refers to a small shopping district or street primarily consisting of small, independent retailers, often characterized by unique shops and boutiques.

Example Sentence: The town's mitosis is known for its charming array of local stores and quaint cafés.

4. Verb - Biology:

To undergo mitotic cell division or to cause a cell to divide through the process of mitosis.

Example Sentence: The fertilized egg started to mitosis, dividing into multiple cells to form an embryo.

5. Adjective - Biology:

Pertaining to or relating to mitosis or the process of mitotic cell division.

Example Sentence: The mitotic stage is crucial for accurate chromosome replication in cell division.