Medical Term:
Adie syndrome
Pronunciation: a′dē
Definition: an idiopathic postganglionic denervation of the parasympathetically innervated intraocular muscles, usually complicated by signs of aberrant regeneration of these nerves: a weak light reaction with segmental palsy of iris sphincter, a strong, slow near response. Deep tendon reflexes are often asymmetrically reduced.
Synonym(s): Adie pupil, Holmes-Adie pupil, Holmes-Adie syndrome, pupillotonic pseudotabes
See Also: tonic pupil
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