| iridokinetic | Relating to the movements of the iris. Synonym: iridomotor. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| 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) |
| iridorrhexis | Deliberate, surgical tearing of the iris from the scleral spur in order to increase the breadth of a coloboma. Origin: irido-+ G. Rhexis, rupture (05 Mar 2000) |
| iridoschisis | Separation of the anterior layer of the iris from the posterior layer; ruptured anterior fibres float in the aqueous humor. Origin: irido-+ G. Schisma, cleft (05 Mar 2000) |
| iridosclerotomy | An incision involving both sclera and iris. Origin: irido-+ sclera, + G. Tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |
| iridosmium | <chemical> The native compound of iridium and osmium. It is found in flattened metallic grains of extreme hardness, and is often used for pointing gold pens. Origin: Iridium + osmium. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |