What does "endomitosis" mean?

A type of cell cycle variation where mitosis is initiated, but some of the processes of mitosis are not completed. This will give rise to either a mononucleated or binucleated polyploid cell. Not to be confused with endoreplication.

What is a synonym for "endomitosis"?

Common synonyms include: endopolyploidy, endopolyploidy.

Endomitosis

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Noun

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A type of cell cycle variation where mitosis is initiated, but some of the processes of mitosis are not completed. This will give rise to either a mononucleated or binucleated polyploid cell. Not to be confused with endoreplication. uncountable, usually

Synonyms

All synonyms

endopolyploidy endopolyploidy

Etymology

From endo- + mitosis.

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