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- mitosis/mʌɪˈtəʊsɪs/A process in cell division where a single cell divides to produce two genetically identical daughter cells, involving the separation of duplicated chromosomes.nounC2
- mitotic spindle/maɪˌtɒt.ɪk ˈspɪn.dəl/A structure composed of microtubules that forms during cell division to separate chromosomes into two daughter cells.nounLow
- mitra/ˈmɪtrə/A close and trusted friend, ally, or companion; often used in historical or specific cultural contexts to denote a formalized friendship or alliance.nounVery Low
- mitrailleuse/ˌmɪtræˈjɜːz/A historical rapid-firing machine gun, particularly the French-designed multi-barreled volley gun from the 19th century.nounRare/Very Low
- mitral insufficiency/ˈmaɪ.trəl ˌɪn.səˈfɪʃ.ən.si/A condition where the mitral valve in the heart fails to close properly, allowing blood to leak backward (regurgitate) into the left atrium when the left ventricle contracts.nounC2
- mitral stenosis/ˈmaɪ.trəl stɪˈnəʊ.sɪs/A pathological narrowing of the mitral valve opening in the heart, which impedes blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle.nounSpecialised Medical
- mitral valve/ˈmaɪ.trəl ˌvælv/The heart valve located between the left atrium and left ventricle, preventing blood from flowing back into the atrium during ventricular contraction.nounC2
- mitre/ˈmaɪ.tə(r)/A tall, pointed hat worn by bishops and abbots during certain ceremonies as a symbol of office.nounverbC2
- mitre block/ˈmaɪtə blɒk/A woodworking tool, typically a wooden or metal block with pre-cut slots, used to guide a saw when cutting mitre joints (angled joints, usually at 45 degrees).nounC2
- mitre box/ˈmaɪtə bɒks/A woodworking tool designed to guide a saw for cutting precise angled joints, especially 45-degree mitre joints in moulding or trim.nounC2 (Specialised/Professional)
- mitre gear/ˈmaɪtə ɡɪə/A bevel gear where the two meshing shafts meet at a 90-degree angle and have gears of equal size, allowing them to transmit motion at a 1:1 ratio.nounC1/C2
- mitre joint/ˈmaɪ.tə ˌdʒɔɪnt/A joint made by bevelling each of two parts to be joined, usually at a 45° angle, to form a corner, typically a 90° angle.nounLow
- mitre square/ˈmaɪtə skweə/A specific small square in the City of London, historically a marketplace, now a quiet urban space near Leadenhall Market.nounRare
- mitrewort/ˈmʌɪtəwəːt/A small woodland plant of the genus Mitella, typically having a pair of opposite leaves and a slender spike of tiny, fringed flowers.nounVery Low
- mitropoulos/mɪˈtrɒp.ʊ.lɒs/A Greek surname, often referring to the renowned Greek-American conductor Dimitri Mitropoulos.nounVery Low
- mitscher/ˈmɪtʃə/A surname; specifically, a reference to Admiral Marc Mitscher (1887–1947), a pivotal United States Navy aviator and commander in World War II.nounVery low
- mitsvah/ˈmɪtsvə/A commandment from God in Jewish law; a good deed performed out of religious duty.nounlow
- mitt/mɪt/A type of glove without separate coverings for each finger, typically extending to or just beyond the wrist, used for warmth, protection, or to enhance grip.nounB1
- mittag-leffler/ˈmɪtɑːɡ ˈlɛflə/A mathematical function named after the Swedish mathematician Gösta Mittag-Leffler, a generalization of the exponential function, important in fractional calculus.nounVery Rare / Technical
- mitteleuropa/ˌmɪtəlˈjʊərəpə/A geographical and cultural concept referring to Central Europe, particularly the German-speaking heartland and its sphere of influence, often with historical and political connotations.nounLow (C1/C2)
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