Mydriatic vs. Miotic

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Difference Between Mydriatic and Miotic
Mydriaticadjective
Pertaining to or causing mydriasis (the dilation of the pupil of the eye).
Mioticadjective
(biology) Causing miosis (the constriction of the pupil of the eye).
Mydriaticnoun
(pharmacology) A drug that causes mydriasis.
Mioticnoun
Any drug that causes miosis.
Mydriaticnoun
a drug that causes the pupil of the eye to dilate; used to aid eye examinations
Mioticadjective
of or relating to or causing constriction of the pupil of the eye;
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