mydriatic
/,maiə'laitis/
Definition
- Noun:
- A substance that causes dilation of the pupil: A mydriatic is a type of drug or agent that is used to widen (dilate) the pupil of the eye. This effect is primarily utilized to facilitate a thorough examination of the interior structures of the eye, such as the retina and optic nerve.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The ophthalmologist administered a mydriatic to dilate my pupils before the retinal exam.
- Common mydriatics include tropicamide and phenylephrine.
Advanced Usage
- "Mydriatic agent": A more formal or technical term for a substance that causes pupil dilation.
- The optometrist explained that a mydriatic agent would be used to get a better view of the back of my eye.
Variants and Related Words
- Mydriasis (n): The medical term for the condition of having a dilated pupil.
- The patient's mydriasis was a direct result of the administered drops.
Synonyms
- Pupil-dilating drug: A descriptive synonym.
- Mydriatic agent: A technical synonym.
Noun
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a drug that causes the pupil of the eye to dilate; used to aid eye examinations
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