Constriction of the pupil Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, January 28, 2004 · 20-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between November 2000 and January 2004.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 28, 2004 · 20-Across · 6 letters
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reflex contraction of the sphincter muscle of the iris in response to a bright light (or certain drugs) causing the pupil to become smaller
noun
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