meiosis in Russian
meiosis in Russian is мейо́з, мейоз — 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 Russian
What does "meiosis" mean?
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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."
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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."
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noun Abnormal narrowing of the pupil of the eye, more usually spelled miosis.
"Opioid use typically causes meiosis of the pupils."
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "meiosis" in Russian?
"meiosis" in Russian is мейо́з, мейоз. 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 pronounce мейо́з?
"meiosis" in Russian is мейо́з, pronounced "meyoz".
How do you use "meiosis" in a sentence?
Example: "Meiosis halves the chromosome number so that fertilisation restores it." In Russian, "meiosis" is мейо́з, мейоз.
Are there other ways to say "meiosis" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "meiosis": мейо́з, мейоз.
