Endocycle

/ˈɛndoʊˌsaɪkəl/ noun

Definition

A developmental cycle or growth process occurring internally within an organism.

Etymology

From Greek 'endo-' (within) + 'kyklos' (circle, cycle), a biological term for internal recurring processes.

Kelly Says

Cell biologists use 'endocycle' to describe when cells repeat their DNA-copying cycle without dividing, creating giant cells with multiple copies of DNA—crucial for organs like the heart and liver that need extra-large cells.

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