Meaning of the word "cell cycle" in English

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cell cycle

US /ˈsel ˌsaɪ.kəl/
UK /ˈsel ˌsaɪ.kəl/

Noun

the series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication of its DNA to produce two daughter cells

Example:
Understanding the cell cycle is crucial for cancer research.
Errors in the cell cycle can lead to uncontrolled cell growth.