: the usually first division of meiosis in which chromosome reduction occurs
also: meiosissense 2
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThe new Cincinnati Fire Department chief will be a 25-year veteran of the department who most recently led the fire prevention and community risk reduction division. Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 14 May 2021
Word History
First Known Use
1891, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
reduction division
noun
: the usually first division of meiosis in which chromosome reduction occurs