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myosis

British  
/ maɪˈəʊsɪs /

noun

  1. a variant spelling of miosis

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Myosis produced by means of solutions of various drugs, a myosis followed by reduction of intra-ocular tension.

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Examination showed slight atrophy of both optic nerves, Argyll-Robertson pupil, and myosis.

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