ameiotic

/ˌæmiˈɒtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Not undergoing meiosis, the type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the production of gametes.

“The ameiotic cells in the plant’s reproductive tissue failed to undergo the necessary cell division.”

2. noun

A cell or organism that does not undergo meiosis.

“The ameiotic cells in the organism’s body were found to be responsible for the genetic disorder.”

Synonyms

  • apomictic
  • vegetative

Antonyms

  • haploid
  • meiotic