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mydriatic agent

Term ID
CHEBI:50513
Synonyms
  • mydriatics
Definition
Agent that dilates the pupil. Used in eye diseases and to facilitate eye examination. It may be either a sympathomimetic or parasympatholytic. The latter cause cycloplegia or paralysis of accommodation at high doses and may precipitate glaucoma.
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Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
is a type of
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from mydriatic agent
Phenotype where environments contain mydriatic agent
Phenotype modified by environments containing mydriatic agent
Human Disease Model