SEGREGATION

/sɛɡɹəˈɡeɪ̯ʃən/ Scrabble 13 Words With Friends 16

Definition

noun (genetics) the separation of paired alleles during meiosis so that members of each pair of alleles appear in different gametes.
noun a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups. — synonyms: separatism
noun the act of segregating or sequestering. — synonyms: sequestration