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mydriatic drug

mydriatic drug

8.5
Medicine that makes the pupil larger to help eye exams
  • noun
  • /ˌmɪdraɪˈætɪk drʌg/
  • Specialized
translation icon : fármaco midriático
  • The ophthalmologist administered a mydriatic drug before examining her retina.

Examples

  • Use of a mydriatic drug can make it difficult to see clearly for several hours.

  • The doctor prescribed a mydriatic drug for the eye exam.

  • A mydriatic drug is often necessary for thorough eye examinations.

  • Many patients experience temporary vision changes after taking a mydriatic drug.

  • The ophthalmologist administered a mydriatic drug to dilate the pupil for the eye examination.

  • A mydriatic drug allows the doctor to get a better view of the inner eye during the exam.

  • Patients are advised that a mydriatic drug may cause blurred vision for a few hours after use.

Synonyms

mydriatic
vsmydriatic drug
  • Specialized
9.9

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

is identical in meaning but uses a fuller medical phrase
dilator
vsmydriatic drug
  • Specialized
7.2

A medicine that makes a body part wider, for example blood vessels or pupils

focuses only on pupil dilation for eye examinations rather than general dilation

Surface Forms

mydriatic drug singular
mydriatic drugs plural

Morphology

mydriatic + drug

The meaning is a straightforward composition of 'mydriatic' (causing pupil dilation) + 'drug' (a medicine), so it directly denotes a medicine that dilates the pupil. The modifier+noun pattern is standard and predictable, so a learner who knows both constituents will understand the MWE.

Etymology

Mydriatic drug uses mydriatic (a word that means 'to make the pupil open wide') and drug (medicine). These medicines make the dark center of the eye, the pupil, open wide so the doctor can see inside, so the phrase means 'a drug that makes the pupil larger'.