myd·ri·at·ic
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Medical Definition of mydriatic
(Entry 1 of 2)
: causing or involving dilation of the pupil of the eye
mydriatic
nounMedical Definition of mydriatic (Entry 2 of 2)
: a drug that produces dilation of the pupil of the eye
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“Mydriatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/mydriatic. Accessed 2 Jul. 2022.
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