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miosis or myosis
Term:
miosis
or myosis
Literally meaning:
“process of enclosure ”
Origin:
Anc Greek
>
μύω
/
myo(=enclosed
)
Coined/History
(?)
Definition
Miosis is the persistent and constriction of the pupil (>2mm) .
Opposite:
mydriasis
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