the division of a cell into two new cells during growth or reproduction
amitosis, meiosis, mitosis
cell division in American English
noun
Biology
the division of a cell in reproduction or growth
Word origin
[1880–85]This word is first recorded in the period 1880–85. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Chief of Staff, impressionism, interface, pari-mutuel, rain check
Examples of 'cell division' in a sentence
cell division
But they formed a compound that was found to halt cell division.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Oestrogen promotes cell division which is vital in repairing damaged vessels.
The Sun (2011)
The condition is caused by an error in cell division called nondisjunction.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
They replicate exponentially, possibly through cell division.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Before the first cell division, the embryo begins to develop polarity.
The Scientist (2002)
Since tumours are formed by uncontrolled cell division this proved an intriguing property and cisplatin was developed.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
When tyrosines in the extracellular domain are phosphorylated, a signal is sent into the cell, activating genes that trigger cell division.
The Scientist (2001)
This method involves removing the nucleus of an egg cell, replacing it with genetic material from the transplant patient, and triggering cell division.
The Scientist (2001)
These enzymes chemically modify other proteins (a process known as protein phosphorylation) controlling fundamental processes including cell division and the response to hormones.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The pictures focus on cell division, a process that spirals out of control in cancer, leading the formation of tumours.