The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word CLEAVAGES
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The straight part
We know that "results from division" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case results from division = cleavages.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CLEAVAGES mean?
CLEAVAGES noun- The act of cleaving or the state of being cleft.
- The hollow or separation between a woman's breasts, especially as revealed by a low neckline.
- (by extension) Any similar separation between two body parts, such as the buttocks or toes.
- The repeated division of a cell into daughter cells after mitosis.
- The splitting of a large molecule into smaller ones.
- The tendency of a crystal to split along specific planes.
- The division of voters into voting blocs.