(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)
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reduction division::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | meiosis, miosis |
| Type of | cell division, cellular division |
| Has types | nondisjunction |
Examples of reduction division
reduction division
Bowlen shudders at any brainstorm that brings reward reduction for winning a division.
From the denverpost.com
He has asked division directors to make an addition 5 percent reduction in expenses.
From the kentucky.com
This division also oversees OFDA's non-response efforts in disaster risk reduction.
From the jobview.monster.com
Martensson says the division is on target to reach a 25% reduction by 2008.
From the businessweek.com
Forced G1-phase reduction alters mode of division, neuron number, and laminar phenotype in the cerebral cortex.
From the nature.com
The division benefited from a reduction in provisions to $1.7 billion from $3.73 billion the prior year, JPMorgan said.
From the businessweek.com
The LSG Sky Chefs catering division has labor-cost reduction goals to reach by the end of November 2010, it said.
From the bloomberg.com
Excluding about 8,500 financial advisers worldwide from the wealth management division, a 5 percent reduction would affect roughly 2,000 jobs.
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As disposal and closure options are being pursued, the Company is also taking cost reduction measures in the real estate division.
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