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ametropia
[am-i-troh-pee-uh]
noun
Ophthalmology.
faulty refraction of light rays by the eye, as in astigmatism or myopia.
ametropia
/ ˌæmɪˈtrəʊpɪə /
noun
loss of ability to focus images on the retina, caused by an imperfection in the refractive function of the eye
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Other Word Forms
- ametropic adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ametropia1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ametropia1
C19: New Latin, from Greek ametros unmeasured (from a- 1 + metron measure) + ōps eye
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Example Sentences
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Children of parents affected with astigmatism, ametropia, etc. should be carefully examined before being placed at school, and if necessary fitted with proper glasses.
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I have discovered ametropia in the particular form of irregular astigmatism.
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