It's responsible for controlling a pupil Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Thursday, May 12, 2016 · 14-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, May 12, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 12, 2016 · 14-Across · 4 letters
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muscular diaphragm that controls the size of the pupil which in turn controls the amount of light that enters the eye; it forms the colored portion of the eye
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