miosis

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From Ancient Greek μύειν (mūein, to close the eyes) + -osis.

[edit] Noun

miosis (plural mioses)

  1. Contraction of the pupil of the eye.
    Horner's syndrome consists of miosis, eyelid ptosis and absent forehead sweating.

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