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- [mahy-oh-sis]
- /maɪˈoʊ sɪs/
- /maɪˈəʊsɪs/
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- [mahy-oh-sis]
- /maɪˈoʊ sɪs/
Definitions of myosis word
- abbreviation MYOSIS miosis. 1
- noun plural myosis excessive constriction of the pupil of the eye, as a result of drugs, disease, or the like. 1
- noun myosis Alternative spelling of miosis. 1
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Origin of myosis
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; variant of myosis < Greek mý(ein) to shut (the eyes) + -ōsis -osis
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Parts of speech for Myosis
noun
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preposition
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myosis popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
myosis usage trend in Literature
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