eye drops / collyrium
nounmasculinetécnico/kuliˈɾiu/medium
co·lí·ri·o
Definition
A sterile liquid medication intended to be applied directly into the eye, for the treatment of infections, irritations, glaucoma, or to dilate the pupil.
Use these eye drops twice a day.
The doctor prescribed a collyrium for the inflammation.
Common collocations
ophthalmic collyriumapply eye dropsbottle of eye dropslubricating eye drops
Etymology
Do latim 'collyrium', do grego 'kollýrion' (pequeno pão redondo, depois pomada para os olhos).