Definition

In a manner that relates to the process of mitosis, which is the division of a cell into two identical daughter cells.

Example

The cells divide mitotically to ensure that each new cell has the same genetic material as the original cell.

Conversation

I was reading about cell division, and it's fascinating how cells replicate mitotically.

That sounds interesting! What exactly does that mean?

It means they divide in a way that keeps the same number of chromosomes.

Wow, science really is amazing when you think about it!

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Root Explanation

Mitotically → It is formed from "mitosis" (from Greek "mitōsis", meaning a sending or a placing) and the suffix "-ally" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "mitotically" refers to something that occurs in a manner relating to the process of mitosis, which is the division of a cell's nucleus.

Memory Tip

Think of the process of 'sending' or 'placing' ('mitōsis') in a way that relates to cell division — that's what 'mitotically' means.

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