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Meaning of word miosis from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

miosis noun

Meaning : (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).

Synonyms : meiosis, reduction division

Meaning : Reflex contraction of the sphincter muscle of the iris in response to a bright light (or certain drugs) causing the pupil to become smaller.

Synonyms : light reflex, myosis, pupillary reflex

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Produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y') or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch' in `chin' or `j' in `gin').

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palatalised (adjective)
Produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y') or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch' in `chin' or `j' in `gin').