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miotic

American  
[mahy-ot-ik] / maɪˈɒt ɪk /
Or myotic

adjective

  1. pertaining to or producing miosis.

noun

  1. a miotic drug.

Etymology

Origin of miotic

First recorded in 1860–65; mio(sis) + -tic

Example Sentences

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“We’re not hurting anyone,” Beth said, still rocking, but with a new composure, her lips wiped, her eyes miotic, blue.

From The New Yorker • Nov. 12, 2018

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