Meaning & use
Mydriasis
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Excessive or abnormal dilation of the pupil of the eye.
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The eye drops caused temporary mydriasis so the doctor could examine his retina.
Certain drugs can trigger mydriasis as a side effect.
A note on using this word
From the Greek 'mydriasis'; the opposite condition, pupil constriction, is called miosis.
Words with a similar meaning
pupil dilation
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Words with an opposite meaning
miosis
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