Miosis
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The form of cell division in sexually reproducing organisms that halves the chromosome number to produce four nuclei, ultimately giving rise to gametes or spores.
“Students studying cell biology must understand how miosis differs from mitosis.”
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mi·o·sis
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Four vowels I, O, I, I with IS ending, three I's in a six-letter word is notable
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Worth 8 points, vowel-rich and useful for clearing vowels, IS ending allows easy suffix hooks
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