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Meaning of NONDISJUNCTION

Pronunciation:  `nândis'jungkshun

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  meiosis in which there is a failure of paired homologous chromosomes to separate; results in an abnormal number of chromosomes in the daughter cells
 

NONDISJUNCTION is a 14 letter word that starts with N.

 

 See Also: meiosis, miosis, reduction division

 

 

Glossary
 
 Definition: an error of meiosis in which the members of a pair of chromosomes move to the same pole rather than to opposite poles.
 

 

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