What is another word for amitosis?
Pronunciation: [ˌamɪtˈə͡ʊsɪs] (IPA) 
Amitosis, defined as a type of cell division that does not involve the typical process of mitosis, can also be referred to as direct cell division or non-mitotic cell division. Other synonyms for amitosis include endomitosis, apomitosis, and fragmentation. Endomitosis refers to the process of DNA replication without cytokinesis or cell division, resulting in polyploid cells. On the other hand, apomitosis is a type of amitosis that occurs during the formation of gametes. Lastly, fragmentation refers to the splitting of a single cell into two or more fragments without undergoing the typical mitotic process. These synonyms help to broaden our understanding of the various processes that occur during cell division.
