daltonism

[dawl-tn-iz-uh m]

noun (sometimes initial capital letter) Pathology.

color blindness, especially the inability to distinguish red from green.

Origin of daltonism

1835–45; J. Dalton + -ism

Related formsdal·ton·ic

[dawl-ton-ik] /dɔlˈtɒn ɪk/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for daltonic

daltonism

noun

colour blindness, esp the confusion of red and green

Derived Formsdaltonic (dɔːlˈtɒnɪk), adjective

Word Origin for daltonism

C19: from French daltonisme, after John Dalton

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Medicine definitions for daltonic

daltonism

[dôl′tə-nĭz′əm]

n.

An inherited defect in the perception of red and green; red-green colorblindness.