isocoria
|i-so-co-ri-a|
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/ˌaɪsəˈkɔːriə/
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/ˌaɪsəˈkɔːrɪə/
equal pupil size
Etymology
Etymology Information
'isocoria' originates from Greek, specifically the roots 'isos' and 'korē', where 'isos' meant 'equal' and 'korē' meant 'pupil'.
Historical Evolution
'isocoria' was formed in New Latin/medical usage from Greek roots and was borrowed into modern English medical vocabulary as 'isocoria'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred literally to 'equal pupils' in Greek-derived medical terminology, and it has retained that specific meaning in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition in which the pupils of both eyes are equal in size.
On neurological examination the patient displayed isocoria, suggesting symmetric pupillary function.
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Last updated: 2025/09/16 23:55