ametropia

ametropia definition - medical

am·e·tro·pi·a (ămˌĭ-trōˈpē-ə)

noun
An eye abnormality, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, resulting from faulty refractive ability of the eye.

Related Forms:

  • amˌe·tropˈic (-trŏpˈĭk, -trōˈpĭk) adjective

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