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miosis - (genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms; the nucleus divides into four nuclei each containing half the chromosome number (leading to gametes in animals and spores in plants) ... Constriction of the pupil of the eye, resulting from a normal response to an increase...
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miosis also myosis n. , pl. , -ses , also -ses . Constriction of the pupil of the eye, resulting from a normal response to an increase in light or ... A miotic substance causes the constriction of the pupil of the eye (or miosis). It is the opposite of a mydriatic substance, which causes dilation of the pupil.
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List of 22 causes for Miosis and Thick eye discharge, alternative diagnoses, rare causes, misdiagnoses, patient stories, and much more. ... Miosis AND Thick eye discharge: Causes of All Symptoms...
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Use miosis in a Sentence ... See web results for miosis ... excessive constriction of the pupil of the eye, as a result of drugs, disease, or the like.
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Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer ...enophthalmos), drooping upper eyelid (ptosis), slight elevation of the lower lid, excessive contraction of the pupil of the eye (miosis), narrowing of the eyelid, and an absence of facial sweat on the affected side (anhidrosis).
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1Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre, City Hospital, Birmingham, UK ... Purpose To assess the incidence of surgically induced miosis during phacoemulsification in diabetic patients.
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PURPOSE: Miosis and anterior chamber inflammation-like reactions were recognized after six instillations of 0.1% cyclosporin A eye drops every 30 minutes into rabbit conjunctival sacs. In order to consider species specificity, 0.1% cyclosporin A eye drops were applied by the same method in monkeys.
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25-Jul-03: Eye – Miosis, Mydriasis & Cycloplegia...
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It can be brought about by a spasm of the sphincter muscle or by the effect of a miotic drug (e.g. eserine, neostigmine, pilocarpine), or in certain spinal diseases or any stimulation of the parasympathetic supply to the eye. Miosis occurs naturally when doing close work or when stimulated by light. Note:
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