mydriatic
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of mydriatic
First recorded in 1850–55; mydria(sis) + -tic
Example Sentences
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No local treatment is called for except the shading of the eyes and in most cases the use of a mydriatic to prevent synechiae when the iris is involved.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various
They are all, like atropine, mydriatic alkaloids, so-called from the effect on the eye.
From The Social Gangster by Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin) Reeve
That is one of the effects of the mydriatic alkaloids, of which this is one.
From The Treasure-Train by Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin) Reeve
They are all like atropine, mydriatic alkaloids," he proceeded, "so called from the effect they have on the eye.
From Gold of the Gods by Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin) Reeve
If a case of iritis be left to itself or treated without the use of a mydriatic, posterior synechiae almost invariably form.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various
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