Anagrams of: OSTOMIES

• surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening for the elimination of bodily wastes

• cell division in which the nucleus divides into nuclei containing the same number of chromosomes

• one of a series of similar body segments into which some animals are divided longitudinally

• inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon

• affect suddenly with deep feeling

• cause physical pain or suffering in

• one of a series of similar body segments into which some animals are divided longitudinally

• (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

• To diffuse by osmosis.

• To cause to diffuse by osmosis.

• The net movement of solvent molecules, usually water, from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration through a partially permeable membrane.

• Picking up knowledge accidentally, without actually seeking that particular knowledge.

• The insertion of one or more words between the components of a compound word.