MEIOSIS
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Meiosis.
How to pronounce meiosis:
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Meiosis - 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
"During meiosis, homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material."
"The process of meiosis consists of two rounds of cell division."
"Errors in meiosis can lead to genetic disorders and abnormalities."
"The stages of meiosis include prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase."
"During meiosis, genetic recombination occurs, leading to genetic diversity among the offspring."
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Is MEIOSIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, meiosis is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MEIOSIS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
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