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eye drops / collyrium

nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/kuliˈɾiu/co·lí·ri·o

Definition

1

A sterile liquid medication intended to be applied directly into the eye, for the treatment of infections, irritations, glaucoma, or to dilate the pupil.

Usage examples

“Use these eye drops twice a day.”
“The doctor prescribed a collyrium for the inflammation.”

Common combinations

ophthalmic collyriumapply eye dropsbottle of eye dropslubricating eye drops