mydriasine

/maɪˈdrɑɪəsaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A mydriatic agent; a substance causing the pupils of the eyes to dilate.

“The doctor administered mydriasine to the patient to check for vision problems.”

2. chemistry

A chemical compound used to dilate pupils, such as a mydriatic agent.

“Mydriasine is a mydriatic substance found in certain eye drops.”

Synonyms

  • mydriatic
  • pupil dilator

Antonyms

  • mydriolytic
  • pupil constrictor