miosis
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[edit] Etymology
From Ancient Greek μύειν (mūein, “to close the eyes”) + -osis.
[edit] Noun
miosis (plural mioses)
- Contraction of the pupil of the eye.
- Horner's syndrome consists of miosis, eyelid ptosis and absent forehead sweating.