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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A periodic reorganization of the cell nucleus in certain ciliated protozoa uncountable, usually

Etymology

From endo- + Ancient Greek μίξις (míxis). Compare cytomixis. Also mixis and -mictic.

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