Which term means unequal pupil size?

Which term means unequal pupil size?

• A. Abdominocentesis
• B. Acute
• C. Ambulate
• D. Anisocoria

Answer: (D)

Unequal pupil size is called anisocoria. It describes a difference in the diameter of the pupils between the two eyes. Pupils normally adjust with light and focus, governed by autonomic nerves. Anisocoria can be a normal variation or indicate an underlying issue with the eye or nerves, such as nerve palsy or sympathetic/parasympathetic dysfunction. In practice, you assess both eyes in bright light and in dim light to see if the difference is constant or lighting-dependent, which helps guide further evaluation for potential causes. The other terms refer to unrelated concepts: abdominocentesis is draining abdominal fluid, acute means sudden onset, and ambulate means to walk.

Unequal pupil size is called anisocoria. It describes a difference in the diameter of the pupils between the two eyes. Pupils normally adjust with light and focus, governed by autonomic nerves. Anisocoria can be a normal variation or indicate an underlying issue with the eye or nerves, such as nerve palsy or sympathetic/parasympathetic dysfunction. In practice, you assess both eyes in bright light and in dim light to see if the difference is constant or lighting-dependent, which helps guide further evaluation for potential causes. The other terms refer to unrelated concepts: abdominocentesis is draining abdominal fluid, acute means sudden onset, and ambulate means to walk.