reduction division
reduction division · reduction divisions
мейоз
Meiose
The first of the two divisions of meiosis, a type of cell divisionThe first of the two divisions of meiosis, a type of cell division.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The first of the two divisions of meiosis, a type of cell division.
(countable, uncountable)Meiosis as a whole, a type of cell division.
More definitions
- (genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms; the nucleus divides into four nuclei each containing half the chromosome number (leading to gametes in animals and spores in plants)
Forms
plural: reduction divisions| Singular | reduction division |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- (genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms; the nucleus divides into four nuclei each containing half the chromosome number (leading to gametes in animals and spores in plants):meiosismiosis
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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