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meiosis

/miːˈɒsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does meiosis mean?

noun

A specialized type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the production of gametes. It is a critical process in sexual reproduction.

Example

"Meiosis is the process by which sex cells are produced, allowing for genetic diversity in offspring."

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