The structure of paclitaxel, a widely used mitotic inhibitor. A mitotic inhibitor is a drug that inhibits mitosis, or cell division. These drugs disrupt microtubules, which are structures that pull the cell apart when it divides. Mitotic inhibitors are used in cancer treatment, because cancer cells are able to grow and eventually spread through the body (metastasize) through continuous mitotic division.
Alliteration is a term that describes a literary stylistic device. Alliteration occurs when a series of words in a row (or close to a row) have the same first consonant sound. For example, âShe sells sea-shells down by the sea-shoreâ or âPeter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppersâ are both alliterative phrases.
Alliteration. is the figurative term for when a beginning consonant sound is repeated over and over in a poem or text. is often used to provide a certain rhythmic sound to the poetry. The repetition of a specific sound can also affect the mood.