mydriatic

myd·ri·at·ic

 (mĭd′rē-ăt′ĭk)

adj.

Causing dilatation of the pupils.

n.

A mydriatic drug.

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[From mydriasis.]

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mydriatic

(ˌmɪdrɪˈætɪk)

adj

(Pathology) relating to or causing mydriasis

n

(Pharmacology) a mydriatic drug

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myd•ri•at•ic

(ˌmɪd riˈæt ɪk)

adj.

1. pertaining to or producing mydriasis.

n.

2. a mydriatic drug.

[1850–55]

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

mydriatic - a drug that causes the pupil of the eye to dilate; used to aid eye examinations mydriatic drug atropine - a poisonous crystalline alkaloid extracted from the nightshade family; used as an antispasmodic and to dilate the eye pupil; also administered in large amounts as an antidote for organophosphate nerve agents or organophosphate insecticides drug - a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic

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Translations

myd·ri·at·ic

a. midriático-a, que causa dilatación de la pupila del ojo.

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