Phenomena and Processes

Asymmetric Cell Division

Unequal cell division that results in daughter cells of different sizes.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Unequal cell division that results in daughter cells of different sizes.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Asymmetric Cell Divisions
  • Cell Division, Asymmetric
  • Cell Divisions, Asymmetric
  • Division, Asymmetric Cell
  • Divisions, Asymmetric Cell
  • Asymmetric Stem Cell Differentiation
  • Asymmetric Stem Cell Division

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5 allowable subheadings

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

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History Note

2012

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Previous Indexing

  • Cell Differentiation (1966-2011)
  • Stem Cells (1971-2011)

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  1. G04.144w.220w.109w
  2. G04.152w.224w
  3. G04.161w.750w.500w.249w
  4. G05.113w.109w
  5. G07.345.249.410w.750w.500w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Asymmetric Cell Division. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D060049. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D060049
  2. Asymmetric Cell Division. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asymmetric_cell_division
  3. Asymmetric Cell Division. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4812070