mat·u·ra·tion (m ch  -r  shn)n. 1. The process of becoming mature. 2. Biology a. The processes by which gametes are formed, including the reduction of chromosomes in a germ cell from the diploid number to the haploid number by meiosis. b. The final differentiation processes in biological systems, such as the final ripening of a seed or the attainment of full functional capacity by a cell, a tissue, or an organ. mat u·ration·al adj. |
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| Adj. | 1. | maturational - relating to or involved in maturation; "maturational process" |
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