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mitoses

mi·to·sis
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mahy-toh-sis]
    • /maɪˈtoʊ sɪs/
    • /maɪˈtəʊ.sɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mahy-toh-sis]
    • /maɪˈtoʊ sɪs/

Definition of mitoses word

  • noun mitoses the usual method of cell division, characterized typically by the resolving of the chromatin of the nucleus into a threadlike form, which condenses into chromosomes, each of which separates longitudinally into two parts, one part of each chromosome being retained in each of two new cells resulting from the original cell. 1

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Origin of mitoses

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; < Greek mít(os) a thread + -osis

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Parts of speech for Mitoses

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adjective
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mitoses popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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