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cytokinetic

cytokinetic

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Relating to the splitting of a cell's cytoplasm after the nucleus divides
  • adjective
  • /ˌsaɪtəʊkɪˈnɛtɪk/
  • Specialized
: citosinético
  • The cytokinetic process is crucial for cell division.

Examples

  • The cytokinetic phase ensures that each daughter cell receives sufficient cytoplasmic material.

  • Abnormal cytokinetic activity can lead to issues in cell division.

  • Researchers studied the mechanisms underlying cytokinetic furrow formation in plant cells.

  • During cytokinetic events, the cytoplasm divides.

  • The scientists studied the cytokinetic processes that occur during cell division to understand how cells replicate.

  • During mitosis, the cytokinetic phase ensures that the cytoplasm is divided correctly between the two daughter cells.

  • Research on cytokinetic mechanisms is crucial for developing therapies targeting cancer cell proliferation.

Surface Forms

cytokinetic positive

Morphology

cytokinetic = cytokinesis (semi-transparent) = cyto + kinesis + tic

Formed by a standard adjectival derivation from the noun 'cytokinesis', so the relation to that base is clear (though technical).

Etymology

Cytokinetic has two parts: cyto- meaning 'cell' and kinetic meaning 'movement'. So cytokinetic describes the movement that splits a cell's cytoplasm after the nucleus divides, which is why it refers to the final step of cell division.