| iridodiagnosis | Diagnosis of systemic diseases by observation of changes in form and colour of the iris. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| iridodialysis | A colobomatous defect of the iris caused by its separation from the scleral spur. Origin: irido-+ G. Dialysis, loosening (05 Mar 2000) |
| iridodilator | Causing dilation of the pupil; applied to the musculus dilator pupillae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| iridodonesis | Agitated motion of the iris. Synonym: tremulous iris. Origin: irido-+ G. Doneo, to shake to and fro (05 Mar 2000) |
| iridokinetic | Relating to the movements of the iris. Synonym: iridomotor. (05 Mar 2000) |
| iridoline | <chemistry> A nitrogenous base C10H9N, extracted from coal-tar naphtha, as an oily liquid. It is a member of the quinoline series, and is probably identical with lepidine. Origin: Iridescent + L. Oleum oil. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| iridology | <study> A mystical art of the diagnosis of body ailments through the examination of the iris (shutter) of the human eye. According to some doctors, some scientific credibility seems to be emerging. (16 Dec 1997) |
| iridomalacia | Degenerative softening of the iris. Origin: irido-+ G. Malakia, softness (05 Mar 2000) |
| iridomesodialysis | Separation of adhesions around the inner margin of the iris. Origin: irido-+ G. Mesos, middle, + dialysis, loosening (05 Mar 2000) |
| iridomotor | iridokinetic, pupillomotor |
| iridoparalysis | Paralysis of the musculus sphincter iridis. Synonym: iridoparalysis. Origin: irido-+ G. Plege, stroke (05 Mar 2000) |
| iridopathy | Pathologic lesions in the iris. (05 Mar 2000) |
| iridoplegia | Paralysis of the musculus sphincter iridis. Synonym: iridoparalysis. Origin: irido-+ G. Plege, stroke (05 Mar 2000) |
| iridoptosis | Prolapse of the iris. Origin: irido-+ G. Ptosis, a falling (05 Mar 2000) |
| iridopupillary lamina | Embryonic precursor of the anterior stroma of the iris which forms the inner (posterior or deep) wall of the primary anterior chamber of the eye. Its central portion becomes attenuated as the pupillary membrane (membrane pupillaris ). (05 Mar 2000) |