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.
減数分裂は人間の卵子と精子を作るために不可欠です。