Definition of "endoreduplication" [endoreduplication]

• The replication of chromosomes without mitotic cell division. (noun)

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• "Through a phenomenon called endoreduplication, the cells in Grand Gala make copies of their DNA, but don't divide."
• "In Grand Galas, by a phenomenon called endoreduplication, the cells make copies of their DNA but don't divide."
• "While strong expression of cell cycle inhibitors in the KRP family has been shown to block the cell cycle entirely, moderate levels of KRP overexpression result in increased endoreduplication"