What does miosis mean?
Definitions for miosis
maɪˈoʊ sɪsmio·sis
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Princeton's WordNet
meiosis, miosis, reduction divisionnoun
(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)
light reflex, pupillary reflex, miosis, myosisnoun
reflex contraction of the sphincter muscle of the iris in response to a bright light (or certain drugs) causing the pupil to become smaller
Wiktionary
miosisnoun
Contraction of the pupil of the eye.
Horner's syndrome consists of miosis, eyelid ptosis and absent forehead sweating.
Etymology: From μύειν + -osis.
Wikipedia
Miosis
Miosis, or myosis (from Ancient Greek μύειν (múein) 'to close the eyes'), is excessive constriction of the pupil. The opposite condition, mydriasis, is the dilation of the pupil. Anisocoria is the condition of one pupil being more dilated than the other.
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miosis
Miosis refers to the excessive constriction or narrowing of the pupil of the eye. It can occur due to various reasons such as exposure to bright light, use of certain medications, or as a response to certain medical conditions. It is the opposite of mydriasis, which is the dilation of the pupil.
Wikidata
Miosis
Miosis is a term with various definitions, which generally include constriction of the pupil. The opposite condition, mydriasis, is the dilation of the pupil. Anisocoria is the condition of one pupil being more dilated than the other.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Miosis
mī-ō′sis, n. diminution: litotes. [Gr.]
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Miosis
Pupillary constriction. This may result from congenital absence of the dilatator pupillary muscle, defective sympathetic innervation, or irritation of the CONJUNCTIVA or CORNEA.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of miosis in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of miosis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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- miosiCatalan, Valencian
- miosisSpanish
- mioseGalician
- miosiItalian
- miòsiOccitan
- miosePortuguese
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