Noun
/mɪˈdraɪ.ət.ɪk ˈpjuː.pəl/
A mydriatic pupil refers to a pupil (the opening in the center of the eye) that is dilated or enlarged due to the action of a mydriatic agent—often an eyedrop used in medical settings to facilitate an eye examination or surgery. Mydriasis, the condition of having a dilated pupil, can also occur in response to low light conditions or emotional responses. The term is primarily used in medical and clinical contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
Frequency of Use: The term is more commonly found in written medical texts and articles than in oral speech, though it may occasionally appear in medical discussions.
The doctor noted that the mydriatic pupil indicated the effectiveness of the eye drops during the examination.
El médico notó que la pupila midriática indicaba la efectividad de las gotas para los ojos durante el examen.
After administering the mydriatic agent, the patient's mydriatic pupil allowed for a clearer view of the retina.
Después de administrar el agente midriático, la pupila midriática del paciente permitió una visión más clara de la retina.
It is important to monitor the mydriatic pupil after the administration of medications that affect eye dilation.
Es importante monitorear la pupila midriática después de la administración de medicamentos que afectan la dilatación ocular.
While "mydriatic pupil" is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions, the concept of "pupil" alone can appear in various phrases and sayings related to vision, learning, and perspective. Below are some example idiomatic expressions utilizing "pupil" along with translations.
"Every pupil has the potential to shine with the right guidance."
Cada pupilo tiene el potencial de brillar con la orientación adecuada.
"The pupil is often the reflection of the teacher."
El pupilo a menudo es el reflejo del maestro.
"She treated her students as pupils of life, teaching them valuable lessons."
Ella trató a sus estudiantes como pupilos de la vida, enseñándoles lecciones valiosas.
The term "mydriatic" is derived from the Greek word "mydriasis," which means a dilation of the pupil, combined with the suffix "-ic," which pertains to a specific condition. The term "pupil" comes from the Latin "pupilla," which refers to the small pupil of the eye, literally meaning "little doll."
Synonyms: - Dilated pupil - Enlarged pupil - Mydriasis
Antonyms: - Constricted pupil - Miosis