amitosis

n.
Direct cell division by simple cleavage of the nucleus, without spindle formation or the appearance of chromosomes.

amitotic am'i·tot'ic (-tŏt'ĭk) adj.

(ăm'ĭ-tō'sĭs, ā'mī-)
n.

Direct division of the nucleus and cell without the nuclear changes that usually occur during cell reproduction. Also called direct nuclear division.

am'i·tot'ic (-tŏt'ĭk) adj.

Direct cell division; simple cleavage of the nucleus without the formation of a spireme spindle figure or chromosomes.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: the direct method of cell division characterized by simple division of the nucleus without formation of chromosomes

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