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有絲分裂

简有丝分裂 · 繁有絲分裂

Mandarin · pinyin yǒu sī fēn liè

mitosis

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有: yǒu · have, own, possess; exist
絲: Look up this written character
分: fēn · divide; small unit of time etc.
裂: liè · split, crack, break open; rend
丝: sī · silk; fine thread; wire; strings

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3–1–1–4 · you3 si1 fen1 lie4

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noun

(cytology) mitosis

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