- pupillary
- adjective see pupil II
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Pupillary — Pu pil*la*ry, a. [L. pupillaris: cf. F. pupillaire. See {Pupil}.] 1. Of or pertaining to a pupil or ward. Johnson. [1913 Webster] 2. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the pupil of the eye. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pupillary — pupillary1 [pyo͞o′pə ler΄ē] adj. [Fr pupillaire < L pupillaris < pupilla, PUPIL1] of a person who is a pupil pupillary2 [pyo͞o′pə ler΄ē] adj. of the pupil of the eye … English World dictionary
Pupillary response — or dilation of the pupil is a physiological response that varies the size of the pupil of the eye via the iris dilator muscle. It can have a variety of causes. It may be an involuntary reflex reaction to exposure to light. Or it may indicate… … Wikipedia
Pupillary reflex — refers to one of the reflexes associated with pupillary function. Types include: Pupillary light reflex Accommodation reflex Although pupillary dilation is not usually called a reflex , it is still usually considered a part of this topic.… … Wikipedia
Pupillary distance — (PD) is the distance (usually measured in millimeters) between the centers of the pupils in each eye. This measurement is used when making prescription eyeglasses. Positioning lenses correctly in relation to the pupil centers is especially… … Wikipedia
pupillary reflex — n the contraction of the pupil in response to light entering the eye * * * the reflex change in the size of the pupil according to the amount of light entering the eye. Bright light reaching the retina stimulates nerves of the parasympathetic… … Medical dictionary
pupillary line — pupillary axis … Medical dictionary
pupillary light reflex — pupillary r. (def. 1) … Medical dictionary
Pupillary light reflex — The pupillary light reflex is the reduction of pupil size in response to light.The pattern of pupillary response to light can help determine which of the cranial nerves is damaged. TypesThere are two types of response assessed for each eye:cite… … Wikipedia
pupillary space — noun An opening made by the pupil in the eye. Cornea edema obscured detail of the anterior chamber, but the edge of the lens could be seen clearly within the pupillary space … Wiktionary
pupillary reflex — noun reflex contraction of the sphincter muscle of the iris in response to a bright light (or certain drugs) causing the pupil to become smaller • Syn: ↑light reflex, ↑miosis, ↑myosis • Derivationally related forms: ↑myotic (for: ↑myosis), ↑ … Useful english dictionary
