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"Miosis" in eye refers to

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Reduction in diameter of pupil
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Increased diameter of pupil
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Reduction division in retina
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Shrinkage of eye ball
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Solution

The correct option is A Reduction in diameter of pupil
Miosis is the contraction of the sphincter muscle of the iris, causing the pupil to become smaller or constricted. Certain drugs and stimulation of the pupillary light reflex result in miosis.

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