1. <ophthalmology> Dilating the pupil. ... 2. <pharmacology> Any drug that dilates the pupil. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Myd`ri·at'ic adjective Causing dilatation of the pupil. -- noun A mydriatic medicine or agent, as belladonna. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/M/122