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meiosis

/maɪˈəʊsɪs/

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noun

Litote, atenuación

A figure of speech whereby something is made to seem smaller or less important than it actually is; understatement.

Examples :

""Saying that losing your job was 'a bit of a setback' is a clear example of meiosis." "

Decir que perder tu trabajo fue 'un pequeño contratiempo' es un claro ejemplo de litote.

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noun

Meiosis

Cell division of a diploid cell into four haploid cells, which develop to produce gametes.

Examples :

"During sexual reproduction, meiosis ensures that each sperm or egg cell contains only half the number of chromosomes needed to form a complete organism. "

Durante la reproducción sexual, la meiosis asegura que cada espermatozoide u óvulo contenga solo la mitad del número de cromosomas necesarios para formar un organismo completo.

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