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mi·ot·ic

(mī-ŏt′ĭk)
n.
A substance that causes constriction of the pupil of the eye.
adj.
Characterized by, involving, or causing miosis.
[From miosis.]
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mi•ot•ic

or my•ot•ic

(maɪˈɒt ɪk)

adj.
1. pertaining to or producing miosis.
n.
2. a miotic drug.
[1860–65]
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Noun 1. miotic - a drug that causes miosis (constriction of the pupil of the eye)
drug - a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
Adj. 1. [画像:miotic - of or relating to or causing constriction of the pupil of the eye]miotic - of or relating to or causing constriction of the pupil of the eye; "a miotic drug"
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