Definition

Relating to the process of cell division where a single cell divides to form two identical daughter cells.

Example

During the mitotic phase, the cell's chromosomes are separated into two new nuclei.

Conversation

I just learned about the mitotic process in biology class.

Oh really? That sounds interesting!

Yeah, it's amazing how cells divide during mitotic phases.

Absolutely! It's like nature's way of keeping everything organized.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mitotic → It is formed from "mitosis" (from Greek "mitōsis", meaning a sending or a placing) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "mitotic" refers to something that is related to or characteristic of the process of mitosis, which is the division of a cell into two daughter cells.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mitosis' as the process of a cell 'sending' or 'placing' its contents into two new cells, and remember that 'mitotic' describes anything related to that process.

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