segregation

1. (genetics) the separation of paired alleles during meiosis so that members of each pair of alleles appear in different gametes (synset 113575324)
   referred to in: genetic science, genetics - the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms
   is a type of: biological process, organic process - a process occurring in living organisms
   is a part of: meiosis, miosis, reduction division - (genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms; the nucleus divides into four nuclei each containing half the chromosome number (leading to gametes in animals and spores in plants)
2. A social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups (synset 108397071)
   is a type of: social organisation, social organization, social structure, social system, structure - the people in a society considered as a system organized by a characteristic pattern of relationships
   subtypes:

   • racial segregation - segregation by race
   • de facto segregation - segregation (especially in schools) that happens in fact although not required by law
   • de jure segregation - segregation that is imposed by law
   • purdah, sex segregation - the traditional Hindu or Muslim system of keeping women secluded
   • white separatism - a social system in which white people live separately from members of other races
   same as: separatism
3. The act of segregating or sequestering (synset 101204674)
   "sequestration of the jury"
   is a type of: separation - the social act of separating or parting company
   same as: sequestration

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