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myotic

/maɪˈɒt.ɪk/

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adjective

/maɪˈɒt.ɪk/C2formalmedicalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, относящееся к сужению зрачка глаза или вызывающее его; в настоящее время заменено термином 'миотический'.

An obsolete adjective relating to or causing contraction of the pupil of the eye; now replaced by the term 'miotic'.

  1. Pupil constrictionC2formalmedical

    Relating to or causing the constriction of the pupil of the eye.

    ruМиотический

    • The myotic effect of the drug was observed within minutes.
    • Certain eye drops have a myotic action used to treat glaucoma.
    • The doctor noted a myotic response in the patient's left eye.

    Synonymsmiotic

    Antonymsmydriatic

noun

/maɪˈɒt.ɪk/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее лекарственное средство, вызывающее миоз, то есть сужение зрачка глаза.

A noun referring to a drug that causes miosis, or constriction of the pupil of the eye.

  1. Pupil-constricting drugC1formalmedical

    A pharmaceutical agent that causes constriction of the pupil of the eye, often used to treat glaucoma or during eye examinations.

    ruМиотик

    • The ophthalmologist prescribed a myotic to reduce intraocular pressure.
    • Myotics are commonly used in the treatment of certain types of glaucoma.
    • The patient experienced blurred vision after applying the myotic drops.

    Synonymsmiotic

    Antonymsmydriatic

Forms
  • myotics plural form
  • myotics' possessive plural form
  • myotic's possessive singular form