amblyopia

amblyopia definition - medical

am·bly·o·pi·a (ămˌblē-ōˈpē-ə)

noun
Dimness of vision, especially when occurring in one eye without apparent physical defect or disease. Also called lazy eye.

Related Forms:

  • amˌbly·oˈpic (-ōˈpĭk, -ŏpˈĭk) adjective

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