Definition of Miosis. Meaning of Miosis. Synonyms of Miosis

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- Miosis, or myosis (from Ancient Gr**** μύειν (múein) 'to close the eyes'), is excessive constriction of the pupil. The opposite condition, mydriasis, is...
- (ipsilateral) as it is a lesion of the sympathetic trunk. It is characterized by miosis (a constricted pupil), partial ptosis (a weak, droopy eyelid), apparent...
- The opposite, constriction of the pupil, is referred to as miosis. Both mydriasis and miosis can be physiological. Anisocoria is the condition of one pupil...
- uncorrected refractive error, reductions in sensitivity due to age and pupil miosis. This highlights focal loss only (i.e. vision loss suspected from only pathological...
- sensory loss, contralateral hemiparesis, gaze paresis, homonymous hemianopia, miosis, aphasia, or confusion Lobar - Contralateral hemiparesis or sensory loss...
- muscle. Another term for the constriction of the pupil is miosis. Substances that cause miosis are described as miotic. Dilation of the pupil is mydriasis...
- include increased sweating, salivation, bronchial secretions along with miosis (constricted pupils). This crisis may be masked by the concomitant use of...
- PMID 17711542. Hofeldt, Gregory T.; Simon, John W. (2002-10-01). "Polycoria, miosis, and amblyopia". Journal of American ****ociation for Pediatric Ophthalmology...
- pupil, via the optic and oculomotor cranial nerve. A constriction response (miosis), is the narrowing of the pupil, which may be caused by scleral buckles...
- vasodilation, and diarrhea. Eye drops can result in brow ache and chronic use in miosis. It can also cause temporary blurred vision or darkness of vision, temporary...