- mitosisThe division of a cell nucleus in which the genome is copied and separated into two identical halves. It is normally followed by cell division.
- mitochondrionA spherical or ovoid organelle found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells and containing genetic material separate from that of the host; it is responsible for the conversion of food to usable energy in the form of ATP.
- mitogenesisThe induction of cellular mitosis.
- mito-Thread.
- mitomeThe denser part of the protoplasm of a cell.