miosis

(mī ō′sis)

noun pl. mioses

contraction of the pupil of the eye

Origin: ModL < Gr myein, to close (< IE base *mu-: see mute) + -osis

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also my·o·sis

noun pl. mi·o·ses also my·o·ses (-sēz)

Constriction of the pupil of the eye, resulting from a normal response to an increase in light or caused by certain drugs or pathological conditions.

Origin:

Origin: Greek mūein, to close the eyes

Origin: + -osis

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