cell cycle

cell cy·cle

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sel sahy-kuh l]
- /sɛl ˈsaɪ kəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sel sahy-kuh l]
- /sɛl ˈsaɪ kəl/

Definitions of cell cycle words

noun cell cycle the growth cycle of eukaryotic cells. It is divided into five stages, known as G0, in which the cell is quiescent, G1 and G2, in which it increases in size, S, in which it duplicates its DNA, and M, in which it undergoes mitosis and divides 3
noun cell cycle the cycle of growth and asexual reproduction of a cell, consisting of interphase followed in actively dividing cells by prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. 1

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Origin of cell cycle

First appearance:

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1970-75

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Parts of speech for Cell cycle

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cell cycle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% 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.

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