MIOSIS


Meaning of MIOSIS in English

[ mʌɪ'əʊsɪs ]

(also myosis )

■ noun excessive constriction of the pupil of the eye.

Derivatives

miotic adjective

Origin

C19: from Gk muein 'shut the eyes' + -osis .

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