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miotic

noun mi·ot·ic \ -ˈä-tik \
variants: or less commonly myotic

Definition of miotic

: an agent that causes miosis

First Known Use of miotic

1864

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miotic

adjective
variants: or less commonly myotic

Definition of miotic

: relating to or characterized by miosis

First Known Use of miotic

1864

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miotic

noun mi·ot·ic
variants: also myotic play \-ˈät-ik\

medical Definition of miotic

: an agent that causes miosis
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miotic

adjective
variants: also myotic

medical Definition of miotic

: relating to or characterized by miosis

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