Phenomena and Processes

Cytokinesis

The process by which the CYTOPLASM of a cell is divided.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The process by which the CYTOPLASM of a cell is divided.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Cytoplasmic Division
  • Cytokineses
  • Cytoplasmic Divisions
  • Division, Cytoplasmic
  • Divisions, Cytoplasmic

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Aspects Covered

6 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, ethics, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Indexing Annotation

permitted with microorganisms; do not confuse CYTOKINESIS with CELL MOVEMENT or CYTOPLASMIC STREAMING

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History Note

2005; use CELL DIVISION 1985-2004

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Previous Indexing

  • Cell Division (1965-2004)

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  1. G04.144w.220w.250w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cytokinesis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D048749. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D048749
  2. Cytokinesis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cytokinesis
  3. Cytokinesis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1447198