mydriasis

Noun

Meaning

A long-continued or excessive dilatation of the pupil of the eye.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

miosis big eye faint pupils tiny pupils abnormal pupil response altered pupillary reflex constricted pupils corectasis dilated eye pupils dilated eye socket dilated eye sockets big pupils dilated pupil full pupils jet pupils
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Antonyms

miosis

Hypernyms

reflex dilation dilatation reflex response inborn reflex innate reflex

Phrases with the word

springing mydriasis

Examples

Damage to the oculomotor nerve (III) can cause double vision ( diplopia ) and inability to coordinate the movements of both eyes ( strabismus ), also eyelid drooping ( ptosis ) and pupil dilation ( mydriasis ). Source: Internet

Dilated pupils ( mydriasis ) are prominent during khat consumption, reflecting the sympathomimetic effects of the drug, which are also reflected in increased heart rate and blood pressure. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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