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reduction division
noun
: the usually first division of meiosis in which chromosome reduction occurs
also
: meiosis sense 2
Word History
First Known Use
1891, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of reduction division was
in 1891
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“Reduction division.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reduction%20division. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
reduction division
noun
: the first meiotic cell division in the formation of sex cells in which the number of chromosomes in each cell is halved
also
: meiosis
Medical Definition
reduction division
noun
: the usually first division of meiosis in which chromosome reduction occurs
also
: meiosis
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