amitotically
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/ˌæmɪˈtɒtɪkli/
(amitotic)
cell division without mitosis
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amitotic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'a-' meaning 'not' and 'mitos' meaning 'thread'.
Historical Evolution
'amitotic' changed from the Greek word 'amitos' and eventually became the modern English word 'amitotic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not involving threads', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not involving mitosis'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not involving mitosis.
The cells divided amitotically, bypassing the usual mitotic process.
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