meiosis (n)
miosis (n)
reduction division (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 22
def (genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms
def the nucleus divides into four nuclei each containing half the chromosome number (leading to gametes in animals and spores in plants)
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Hypernym cell division, cellular division
Domain of synset - TOPIC genetics, genetic science
Derivationally related form meiosis → meiotic
Part meronym anaphase; cytokinesis; karyokinesis; metaphase; prophase; segregation; telophase
Hyponym nondisjunction
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Derivationally related form meiotic → meiosis
Pertainym (pertains to noun) meiotic → meiosis
Member of this domain - TOPIC genetics, genetic science
Part holonym anaphase; cytokinesis; karyokinesis; metaphase; prophase; segregation; telophase
Hyponym cell division, cellular division
Hypernym nondisjunction

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