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amitotic

am·i·to·sis
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [am-i-toh-sis, ey-mahy-]
    • /ˌæm ɪˈtoʊ sɪs, ˌeɪ maɪ-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [am-i-toh-sis, ey-mahy-]
    • /ˌæm ɪˈtoʊ sɪs, ˌeɪ maɪ-/

Definitions of amitotic word

  • noun amitotic the direct method of cell division, characterized by simple cleavage of the nucleus without the formation of chromosomes. 1
  • noun amitotic Relating to or denoting the division of a cell nucleus into two parts by constriction without the involvement of a mitotic apparatus. 1
  • adjective amitotic Of or pertaining to amitosis. 0

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Origin of amitotic

First appearance:

before 1890
One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; a-6 + mitosis

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Parts of speech for Amitotic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

amitotic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

amitotic usage trend in Literature

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