As a noun mitosis
is (cytology) the division of a cell nucleus in which the genome is copied and separated into two identical halves it is normally followed by cell division.
As an adjective premitotic is
before the occurrence of mitosis.
mitosis
Noun
(mitoses)
(cytology) The division of a cell nucleus in which the genome is copied and separated into two identical halves. It is normally followed by cell division.
Synonyms
* karyokinesis
Meronyms
* prophase
* metaphase
* anaphase
* telophase
Derived terms
* mitotic
* mitotically
See also
* meiosis
premitotic
English
Adjective
(-)
Before the occurrence of mitosis.
Related terms
* premitosis