diplopia

[ dih-ploh-pee-uh ]

/ dɪˈploʊ pi ə /

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noun Ophthalmology.

a pathological condition of vision in which a single object appears double (opposed to haplopia).

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Also called double vision.

Origin of diplopia

From New Latin, dating back to 1805–15; see origin at diplo-, -opia

OTHER WORDS FROM diplopia

di·plop·ic

[dih-plop-ik, -ploh-pik], /dɪˈplɒp ɪk, -ˈploʊ pɪk/, adjective

Words nearby diplopia

diplomatize, diplonema, diplont, diplophase, diplophonia, diplopia, diplopod, diplosis, diplostemonous, diplotene, diplozoic

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How to use diplopia in a sentence

For a long time tendency to convergent squint, which is combined with diplopia, has existed on the left side.
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In order then to avoid diplopia the macula lutea moves to where the retinal image is formed.
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With the aid of a red glass changing fixation is easily produced even without prisms, but never diplopia.
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Crossed diplopia could be produced with a red glass, tenotomy of the left abducens sufficed to correct it.
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Diplopia is present in the whole visual field with increase of the deviation towards the right.
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British Dictionary definitions for diplopia

diplopia

/ (dɪˈpləʊpɪə) /

noun

a visual defect in which a single object is seen in duplicate; double vision. It can be caused by incorrect fixation or by an abnormality in the visual system

Derived forms of diplopia

diplopic (dɪˈplɒpɪk), adjective

Word Origin for diplopia

C19: New Latin, from diplo- + Greek ōps eye

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Scientific definitions for diplopia

diplopia

[ dĭ-plō′pē-ə ]

A disorder of vision in which a single object appears double.