hippus
[hip-uh s]
- spasmodic contraction of the pupil of the eye.
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Origin of hippus
1675–85; < New Latin < Greek híppos horse, complaint of the eye
-hippus
- variant of hippo- as final element of compounds: eohippus.
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Origin of -hippus
< Latin < Greek -hippos
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"You are drunk again, Hippus," answered Veitel, thoroughly roused.
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Here Hippus tried to whistle a tune, and to execute a few steps.
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He opened the door, and Mr. Hippus slipped in like a frightened bat.
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The door opened, and Hippus appeared, red-faced and much ruffled.
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When Veitel had placed his meal before him, Hippus briefly inquired, "How much?"
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hippus
(hĭp′əs)- Spasmodic, rhythmical dilation and constriction of the pupil, independent of illumination, convergence, or psychic stimuli.
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