miosis | ||
1. | [ 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) | |
Synonyms: | reduction_division meiosis | |
Related terms: | cell_division nondisjunction segregation anaphase metaphase telophase karyokinesis prophase genetics | |
2. | [ noun ] (biology,medicine) 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: | myosis pupillary_reflex light_reflex | |
Related terms: | reflex | |
Similar spelling: |
missis misuse missus meiosis myosis Mikus Misiak |