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3 Meiosis is from a Greek word meaning to diminish or lessen Why is this an appropriate term?
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The process of meiosis results in gametes (sperm and eggs) which contain one half of the chromosomes (genetic material) of the parent cell. So it results in a reduction of the number of chromosomes. Another term for meiosis is "reduction division".
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decrease, lessen
What are synonyms of dwindle?
lessen, diminish, decrease
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decrease, lessen
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reduce, diminish, decrease, dock, cut back, shorten, lessen
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decrease, decline, lessen, shrink, dwindle, wane, recede, subside
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water down, thin out, weaken, adulterate, reduce, diminish, temper, decrease, lessen, diffuse
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decline, lessen, dull, decrease, reduce, diminish, dwindle, slow, quell, subdue, wane, taper
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