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[ sahy-kloh-pee-uh ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a congenital defect characterized by fusion of the orbits into a single cavity containing one eye.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cyclopia¹

1830–40; < New Latin < Greek Kýklōp ( s ) Cyclops + -ia -ia

Example Sentences

Cyclopia is very frequently associated with the absence of both the internal and external ear, and with synotia (joined ears).

From Project Gutenberg