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esotropia

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[es-uh-troh-pee-uh] / ˌɛs əˈtroʊ pi ə /

noun

Ophthalmology.

  1. strabismus in which one eye deviates inward.

Other Word Forms

  • esotropic adjective

Etymology

Origin of esotropia

From New Latin; see origin at eso-, -trope, -ia

Example Sentences

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My diagnosis: esotropia, which means inward turning of either or both eyes.

From New York Times • Feb. 26, 2022

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