misdivision

noun

mis·​di·​vi·​sion ˌmis-də-ˈvi-zhən 

plural misdivisions

: improper or incorrect division

The word "nickname" is a misdivision of the phrase "an ekename" …

—Nathan Bierma

specifically : an abnormal transverse division of a centromere during meiosis or mitosis that results in the formation of two isochromosomes or two telocentric chromosomes

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for misdivision

• cablevision
• circumcision
• imprecision
• indecision
• subdivision
• supervision
• television
• abscission
• collision
• decision
• derision
• division