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cycloplegia Definition

cy·clo·plegia (-plē′jē ə, -jə)

noun

paralysis of those muscles of the eye responsible for visual accommodation

Etymology: ModL < cyclo- + -plegia

cycloplegia Related Forms
cy′·clo·ple′gic (-jik) adjective
cycloplegia Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • adequate: Adequate cycloplegia for retinoscopy may be obtained 20 to 30 minutes following the instillation of cyclopentolate 1 % eye drops.