miotic
or my·ot·ic
[ mahy-ot-ik ]
/ maɪˈɒt ɪk /
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adjective
pertaining to or producing miosis.
noun
a miotic drug.
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Medical definitions for miotic
miotic
[ mī-ŏt′ĭk ]
n.
A substance that causes constriction of the pupil of the eye.
adj.
Characterized by, involving, or causing miosis.
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