noun
- excessive constriction of the pupil of the eye
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient exhibited miosis after exposure to bright light.
- Certain medications can cause miosis as a side effect.
- The doctor noted miosis in both eyes during the examination.
- Miosis can be a symptom of opioid overdose.
- The neurologist tested for miosis using a penlight.
- Miosis may indicate damage to the sympathetic nervous system.