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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
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process, physical process go
a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
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cell division, cellular division
the process in reproduction and growth by which a cell divides to form daughter cells
the process in reproduction and growth by which a cell divides to form daughter cells
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amitosis go
the direct method of cell division characterized by simple division of the nucleus without formation of chromosomes
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cleavage, segmentation go
(embryology) the repeated division of a fertilised ovum
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miosis, meiosis, reduction division go
(genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms
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mitosis go
cell division in which the nucleus divides into nuclei containing the same number of chromosomes