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miosis

English

  1. 🔊 (genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms
  2. 🔊 reflex contraction of the sphincter muscle of the iris in response to a bright light (or certain drugs) causing the pupil to become smaller

Similar words

light reflex pupillary reflex myosis meiosis reduction division