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Meiosis

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

(genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms

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Senses

Wordset Dictionary

using an understatement or euphamism for rhetorical effect

Classifications

Entity Type

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Sensitivity

unclassified

Information Class

unclassified

Variants

synonym
litotesmiosis
plural
Meiosises
possessive
Meiosis's
pluralpossessive
Meiosises'