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| 1. | [ noun ] (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) | |
| Synonyms: | miosis meiosis | |
| Related terms: | cell_division nondisjunction segregation anaphase metaphase telophase karyokinesis prophase genetics | |
