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mi·ot·ic
(mī-ŏt′ĭk)n.
A substance that causes constriction of the pupil of the eye.
adj.
Characterized by, involving, or causing miosis.
[From miosis.]
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mi•ot•ic
or my•ot•ic
(maɪˈɒt ɪk)adj.
1. pertaining to or producing miosis.
n. 2. a miotic drug.
[1860–65]
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| Noun | 1. | miotic - a drug that causes miosis (constriction of the pupil of the eye) drug - a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic |
| Adj. | 1. |  miotic - of or relating to or causing constriction of the pupil of the eye; "a miotic drug" |
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