Mitosis

The replication of a cell to form two daughter cells with identical sets of chromosomes.

Splitting of replicated chromosomes, and the division of the cytoplasm to produce two genetically identical daughter cells. On the basis of the appearance of the chromosome s, it is separated into five stages: interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase.

(my-TOH-sis) The process by which a single parent cell divides to make two new daughter cells. Each daughter cell receives a complete set of chromosomes from the parent cell. This process allows the body to grow and replace cells.

The process of nuclear division in cells that produces daughter cells that are genetically identical to each other and to the parent cell. See also: meiosis

Cell division, resulting in two cells that each have the diploid number of chromosomes and are just like the original cell.

Cell division that allows a population of cells to increase its numbers or to maintain its numbers.