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REDUCTION DIVISION

\ɹɪdˈʌkʃən dɪvˈɪʒən], \ɹɪdˈʌkʃən dɪvˈɪʒən], \ɹ_ɪ_d_ˈʌ_k_ʃ_ə_n d_ɪ_v_ˈɪ_ʒ_ə_n]\

Definitions of REDUCTION DIVISION

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(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)

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

(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)

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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