Mydriasis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007717",
  "term": "Mydriasis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The dilation of the pupil of the eye, resulting in an increase in its diameter. This physiological response is mediated by the sympathetic nervous system, which causes the iris muscles to contract. It can be induced by certain drugs, emotional states, or low light conditions.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "brain",
    "miosis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 884 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/mydriasis/"
}