daltonism
color blindness, especially the inability to distinguish red from green.
Origin of daltonism
1Other words from daltonism
- dal·ton·ic [dawl-ton-ik], /dɔlˈtɒn ɪk/, adjective
Words Nearby daltonism
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How to use daltonism in a sentence
The diseases known as daltonism or colour-blindness, and hmophilia or the bleeding disease, are certainly hereditary.
Parenthood and Race Culture | Caleb Williams SaleebyCertain authorities on art are said to regard the great Montalbanais as a victim of daltonism—in other words, colour-blind!
In the Heart of Vosges | Matilda Betham-EdwardsColour-blindness or daltonism has been recorded (Horner) through the males only of seven generations.
The Making of Species | Douglas DewarAn interesting example is the common type of color blindness known as daltonism.
Physiology | Ernest G. Martindaltonism, dal′ton-izm, n. colour-blindness: inability to distinguish certain colours.
British Dictionary definitions for daltonism
/ (ˈdɔːltəˌnɪzəm) /
colour blindness, esp the confusion of red and green
Origin of daltonism
1Derived forms of daltonism
- daltonic (dɔːlˈtɒnɪk), adjective
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