miosis


Meanings

  • (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 n pl. -OSES excessive contraction of the pupil of the eye


Scrabble Score: 8

miosis is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

miosis is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

miosis is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 9

miosis is a valid Words With Friends word