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meiotic

/miːˈɒtɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does meiotic mean?

adjective

Relating to or involving meiosis, a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the production of gametes.

Example

"The meiotic process in plants is crucial for the production of viable seeds."

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