MEIOSIS Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word meiosis. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word meiosis. (close relations)

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	reduction division				nounn
	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)
	litotes				nounn
	noun • understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary)
	miosis				nounn
	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) • reflex contraction of the sphincter muscle of the iris in response to a bright light (or certain drugs) causing the pupil to become smaller
	understatement				nounn
	noun • a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said

Best Hypernyms For MEIOSIS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for meiosis, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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