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Constriction Of Pupils Crossword Clue
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MIOSIS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MIOSIS
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "MIOSIS" which means:
- 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)
- • Reflex contraction of the sphincter muscle of the iris in response to a bright light (or certain drugs) causing the pupil to become smaller
An example sentence would be:
- • "Excessive exposure to bright light can cause miosis."
- • "The doctor diagnosed the patient with miosis after noticing the abnormal pupil size."
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| New York Times06 Nov 2011 | Down 88 | |
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