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ametropia

[ am-i-troh-pee-uh ]

noun

Ophthalmology.
  1. faulty refraction of light rays by the eye, as in astigmatism or myopia.


ametropia

/ ˌ泾ɪˈ³Ù°ùəʊ±èɪə /

noun

  1. 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 ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²¹³¾Â·±ð·³Ù°ù´Ç±è·¾±³¦ [am-i-, trop, -ik, -, troh, -pik], adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of ametropia1

1875–80; < Greek á³¾±ð³Ù°ù ( os ) unmeasured ( a- a- 6 + ³¾Ã©³Ù°ù ( on ) measure + -os adj. suffix) + -opia
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of ametropia1

C19: New Latin, from Greek ametros unmeasured (from a- 1+ metron measure) + űè²õ 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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