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miosis

/maɪˈəʊ.sɪs/

翻译: 生物学和医学术语,指瞳孔缩小,即虹膜括约肌对强光或某些药物的反射性收缩;也常与细胞分裂产生生殖细胞的过程(减数分裂)相混淆。

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noun

/maɪˈəʊ.sɪs/C1formalscientific
  • zh生物学和医学术语,指瞳孔缩小,即虹膜括约肌对强光或某些药物的反射性收缩;也常与细胞分裂产生生殖细胞的过程(减数分裂)相混淆。

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.

    zh减数分裂

    • 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.

    同义词meiosisreduction division

  2. Pupil constrictionC1formalmedical

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

    zh瞳孔缩小

    • 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.

    同义词myosis

    反义词mydriasis

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