pupillary reflex

pu·pil·la·ryreflex

uncommon

noun

1.

reflex contraction of the sphincter muscle of the iris in response to a bright light (or certain drugs) causing the pupil to become smaller

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reflex

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Grammar

noun
singular	pupillary reflex
plural	pupillary reflexes

Nearby words

pupal pupate pupet regime pupil pupillary pupillary sphincter puppet puppeteer puppetry puppet government

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