meiosis in French

meiosis in French is méiose — meiosis means a type of cell division that produces four sex cells, each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell. It happens in two rounds and shuffles genetic material, so no two gametes are identical.

meiosis in French

méiose

noun

(usually, uncountable, cytology) Cell division of a diploid cell into four haploid cells, which develop to produce gametes.

What does "meiosis" mean?

noun A type of cell division that produces four sex cells, each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell. It happens in two rounds and shuffles genetic material, so no two gametes are identical.
"Meiosis halves the chromosome number so that fertilisation restores it."
noun A figure of speech in which something is deliberately described as smaller or less important than it is, for ironic effect.
"Calling the hurricane "a spot of weather" is meiosis."
noun Abnormal narrowing of the pupil of the eye, more usually spelled miosis.
"Opioid use typically causes meiosis of the pupils."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

meiosis in a sentence

Meiosis halves the chromosome number so that fertilisation restores it.
Crossing over occurs during prophase I of meiosis.
Calling the hurricane "a spot of weather" is meiosis.
Opioid use typically causes meiosis of the pupils.

Similar words in French

litotes understatement

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "meiosis" in French?

"meiosis" in French is méiose. meiosis means: A type of cell division that produces four sex cells, each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell. It happens in two rounds and shuffles genetic material, so no two gametes are identical.

How do you use "meiosis" in a sentence?

Example: "Meiosis halves the chromosome number so that fertilisation restores it." In French, "meiosis" is méiose.

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