Meiosis

(From Greek meiosis - diminution) - a special type of cell division that results in a reduction (decrease) in the number of chromosomes and the transition of the cell from the diploid state to the haploid state.

(From Greek meiosis - diminution) - a special type of cell division that results in a reduction (decrease) in the number of chromosomes and the transition of the cell from the diploid state to the haploid state.