meiosis
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/maɪˈəʊsɪs/
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/maɪˈəʊsɪs/
A process where a cell splits and makes four new cells, each with half the number of chromosomes.
Meiosis is essential for creating eggs and sperm in humans.
减数分裂对于在人体内制造卵子和精子至关重要。