meiotic

/maɪˈɑtɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or characteristic of meiosis (cell division that produces gametes).
    • Scientists studied meiotic recombination in fruit flies.
    • The meiotic process involves two rounds of division.
    • Meiotic cell division ensures genetic diversity in offspring.
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