miosis
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- noun
- /maɪˈoʊsɪs/
- Specialized
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miosis
- In bright light, the patient's miosis made it difficult for them to see clearly.
Examples
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This similarity extends to some of the side effects, such as miosis, lowering of blood pressure and body temperature, increase in appetite, nasal congestion, and Parkinson's syndrome.
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The doctor noted that the miosis in her eyes was a reaction to the medication.
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As the bright beam shined in her eyes, the rapid miosis was a natural response.
Synonyms
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An automatic change that makes the pupil smaller in bright light or after some drugs
The pupil becomes smaller because of bright light or some drugs
An automatic narrowing of the pupil in bright light or after some medicines
Antonyms
- Specialized
The eye's black center widens more than normal, often from medicines or injury
How Constricted
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- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
miosis = mio (opaque) = mio + sis
The immediate base 'mio' is not a standalone English word and its meaning is not transparent to most learners.
Etymology
Miosis comes from the Greek root mei- meaning 'less' or 'to make smaller', so it literally means 'getting smaller'. That's why miosis is used for the pupil shrinking in bright light.