REDUCTION DIVISION Synonyms
There are 2 synonyms of the phrase
reduction division.
(exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase reduction division. (close relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase reduction division. (close relations)
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Definition of REDUCTION DIVISION
Definition of REDUCTION DIVISION
Best Alternative Words for REDUCTION DIVISION
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meiosis | 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) • 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 |
Best Hypernyms For REDUCTION DIVISION
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reduction division, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (2)
cell divisioncellular division