endomitosis en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁n̥dóm Proto-Hellenic *éndon Ancient Greek ἔνδον (éndon)der. English endo- English mitosis English endomitosis From endo- + mitosis.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A type of cell cycle variation where mitosis is initiated, but some of the processes of mitosis are not completed. This will give rise to either a mononucleated or binucleated polyploid cell. Not to be confused with endoreplication.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| endomitoses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |