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myotic

myotic

9.9
Causing the pupil of the eye to become smaller
  • adjective
  • /maɪˈɒtɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : miotico
  • Exposure to certain chemicals may have a myotic effect on the eyes.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed a myotic agent to reduce the patient's pupil size.

  • Look at her myotic pupils!

  • Pilocarpine is a common myotic used in ophthalmology.

  • The myotic effect was immediate.

  • The doctor prescribed a myotic medication to help improve her vision by reducing pupil size.

  • After administering the myotic drop, the patient's pupils constricted significantly.

  • Pilocarpine is known for its myotic properties, which help treat various eye conditions.

Synonyms

miotic
vsmyotic
  • Specialized
9.8

Making the pupil of the eye smaller

is the alternate spelling used for the same medical term

Antonyms

mydriatic
  • Specialized
9.9

A medicine that makes the pupil of the eye larger for an eye exam

Compounds

myotic drug
  • Specialized
8.1

A medicine that makes the pupil of the eye smaller

Surface Forms

myotic positive

Morphology

myotic = miosis (opaque) = myo + tic

Formally derived from the medical noun 'miosis' + adjectival suffix '-tic', but both elements are specialist medical morphology and not predictable for an average B1 learner.

Etymology

The word myotic comes from the Greek root myo- meaning 'to shut', the same root in myopia where people often squint. So a myotic effect makes the pupil of the eye get smaller or 'close'.