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myotic

myotic

1 9.9
A drug that makes the pupil of the eye smaller
  • noun
  • /maɪˈɒtɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : fármaco miotico
  • Certain myotics are used during eye examinations to control pupil size.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed a myotic to help treat the patient's glaucoma.

  • The doctor prescribed a myotic to help with the patient's eye condition.

  • After applying the myotic, her pupils became noticeably smaller.

  • Many myotics are used to treat glaucoma effectively.

  • The doctor prescribed a myotic to help reduce the patient's pupil dilation during the examination.

  • After administering the myotic, the ophthalmologist observed a significant decrease in the pupil size.

  • The eye specialist used a myotic to ensure a clearer view of the retina during the procedure.

Synonyms

miotic drug
vsmyotic
  • Specialized
7.9

A medicine that makes the pupil of the eye smaller

has identical meaning but is an alternative form of the term
miotic
vsmyotic
  • Specialized
9.9

A drug that makes the pupil of the eye smaller

is the same but uses a different word form
myotic drug
vsmyotic
  • Specialized
8.1

A medicine that makes the pupil of the eye smaller

is equivalent in meaning but lacks the parenthetical technical note

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 singular
myotics plural

Morphology

myotic = myotic (opaque) = miot + ic

The noun is a converted use of the specialized adjective myotic, but the medical stem is not semantically transparent to most learners.

Etymology

The word myotic as a noun comes from the Greek root myo- meaning 'to shut', like in myopia. That is why a myotic is a medicine that makes the pupil 'close' and become smaller.