Miosis

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

reflex contraction of the sphincter muscle of the iris in response to a bright light (or certain drugs) causing the pupil to become smaller

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2 senses across 1 framework

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