MEIOSES
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Meioses.
Meioses - as a 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 (Exact Relations)
miosis8reduction divisionHypernyms (Closely Related)
cell divisioncellular divisionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary)
Example: "Saying `i was not a little upset' when you mean `i was very upset' is an example of litotes"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
litotes7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
understatement17rhetorical deviceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The process of meioses involves two rounds of division."
"During meioses, genetic material is exchanged between homologous chromosomes."
"The reduction in chromosome number occurs during meioses."
"Errors during meioses can lead to chromosomal abnormalities."
"The study of meioses is important in understanding genetic inheritance."
Word Game Points
Is MEIOSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, meioses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MEIOSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is MEIOSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, meioses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMEIOSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is MEIOSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, meioses is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMEIOSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
