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miotic
This term is used exclusively within medical and pharmacological contexts, specifically in ophthalmology. It describes a substance or effect that results in miosis, the constriction of the pupil. It is the direct antonym of mydriatic, which refers to agents that dilate the pupil.
Because it is a technical descriptor for a physiological action, it is almost always paired with nouns such as agent, drug, or effect. It is not used in casual conversation or general descriptions of the eye unless referring to a specific clinical condition or treatment.
Meanings
Examples
The doctor prescribed miotic drops to reduce the pressure inside the eye.
These miotic agents are essential for treating certain types of glaucoma.
Wait a moment while the miotic effect takes hold before we begin the exam.
The patient exhibited a strong miotic response to the medication.
I need to check if the pupils are miotic after the administration of the drug.
Certain poisons can induce a miotic state in the pupils.
The pharmacological profile of this drug is primarily miotic.
Is this solution purely miotic or does it have other properties?