miosis

English

Miosis due to opiate use

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek μῡ́ειν (mū́ein, “to close the eyes”) +‎ -osis.

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /maɪˈoʊ sɪs/

Noun

miosis (plural mioses)

  1. Contraction of the pupil of the eye.
    Horner's syndrome consists of typically unilateral miosis and eyelid ptosis, and absent forehead sweating.

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