Mitotic
adjective
Relating to mitosis, a type of cell division where one cell divides to form two identical cells.
The mitotic phase is crucial for cellular reproduction.

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Formal
mitotic division, mitotic spindle, mitotic phase
adjective
Relating to mitosis, a type of cell division where one cell divides to form two identical cells.
The mitotic phase is crucial for cellular reproduction.

Usage tips
Formal
mitotic division, mitotic spindle, mitotic phase
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Biological Processes
Mitotic processes are essential for understanding cell growth.
Observation of mitotic phases can reveal information about cellular health.
Research Context
In cancer research, mitotic activity is crucial for assessing cancer cell proliferation.
Certain drugs target mitotic processes to inhibit cancer growth.
Clinical Relevance
Mitotic index is often used as a measure in pathology.
A high mitotic index can indicate high cellular activity.
Biological Processes
Mitotic processes are essential for understanding cell growth.
Observation of mitotic phases can reveal information about cellular health.
Research Context
In cancer research, mitotic activity is crucial for assessing cancer cell proliferation.
Certain drugs target mitotic processes to inhibit cancer growth.
Clinical Relevance
Mitotic index is often used as a measure in pathology.
A high mitotic index can indicate high cellular activity.
Biological Processes
Mitotic processes are essential for understanding cell growth.
Observation of mitotic phases can reveal information about cellular health.
Research Context
In cancer research, mitotic activity is crucial for assessing cancer cell proliferation.
Certain drugs target mitotic processes to inhibit cancer growth.
Clinical Relevance
Mitotic index is often used as a measure in pathology.
A high mitotic index can indicate high cellular activity.
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