English word endomitosis comes from English endo-, English mitosis
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| endo- | English (eng) | |
| mitosis | English (eng) | (cytology) The division of a cell nucleus in which the genome is copied and separated into two identical halves. It is normally followed by cell division. |
| endomitosis | English (eng) | 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. |