mis·di·vi·sion
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plural misdivisions
Definition of misdivision
: 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
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“Misdivision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misdivision. Accessed 19 May. 2022.
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The first known use of misdivision was in 1850
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