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miosis

/maɪˈəʊ.sɪs/

Tradução: Termo biológico que designa a divisão celular que produz células reprodutivas (meiose) ou a contração reflexa do esfíncter da íris em resposta a luz forte ou a certos medicamentos (miose).

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/maɪˈəʊ.sɪs/C1formalscientific
  • ptTermo biológico que designa a divisão celular que produz células reprodutivas (meiose) ou a contração reflexa do esfíncter da íris em resposta a luz forte ou a certos medicamentos (miose).

A biological term referring to a type of cell division that produces reproductive cells, or a reflex contraction of the iris sphincter muscle in response to bright light or certain drugs.

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  1. C1formalscientific

    A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, producing four haploid cells, essential for sexual reproduction.

    ptDivisão celular

    • Miosis occurs in the reproductive organs to produce gametes.
    • Errors during miosis can lead to genetic disorders.
    • The process of miosis ensures genetic diversity in offspring.

    Sinônimosmeiosisreduction division

  2. Pupil constrictionC1formalmedical

    The reflexive constriction of the pupil of the eye, often in response to bright light or certain medications.

    ptcontração da pupila

    • The doctor observed miosis in the patient's eye after administering the drug.
    • Bright light triggers miosis to protect the retina.
    • Miosis can be a side effect of opioid use.

    Sinônimosmyosis

    Antônimosmydriasis

Formas
  • mioses plural form
  • mioses' possessive plural form
  • miosis's possessive singular form