Miosis Definition & Meaning
miosis
- noun
- (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)
- reflex contraction of the sphincter muscle of the iris in response to a bright light (or certain drugs) causing the pupil to become smaller
"Miosis" in song lyrics
See how miosis is used in real songs:
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"creating ras kass miosis"
Ras Kass — Blood is Thicker Than Water
Words that rhyme with miosis
Usage tips for "miosis"
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