amitosis

noun Biology.

1. the direct method of cell division, characterized by simple cleavage of the nucleus without the formation of chromosomes.

noun

1. an unusual form of cell division in which the nucleus and cytoplasm divide by constriction without the formation of chromosomes; direct cell division

n.

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