premeiotic

adjective

pre·​mei·​ot·​ic ˌprē-mī-ˈä-tik How to pronounce premeiotic (audio)
variants or less commonly pre-meiotic
: of, occurring in, or typical of a stage prior to meiosis
premeiotic DNA synthesis
premeiotic tissue

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of premeiotic was in 1905

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“Premeiotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/premeiotic. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

premeiotic

adjective
pre·​mei·​ot·​ic -mī-ˈät-ik How to pronounce premeiotic (audio)
: of, occurring in, or typical of a stage prior to meiosis
premeiotic DNA synthesis
premeiotic tissue
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