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Definition of MEIOSIS
Pronunciation : MEIOSIS

noun : MEIOSIS

Source:WordNet 3.1

  • 1. (

    ) (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) ;

  • 2. (

    ) understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary); "saying `I was not a little upset' when you mean `I was very upset' is an example of litotes" ;


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