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diplopia

[ dih-ploh-pee-uh ]

noun

Ophthalmology.
  1. a pathological condition of vision in which a single object appears double ( haplopia ).


diplopia

/ dɪˈpləʊpɪə; dɪˈplɒpɪk /

noun

  1. 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
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diplopia

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

  • diplopic, adjective
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • »å¾±Â·±è±ô´Ç±è·¾±³¦ [dih-, plop, -ik, -, ploh, -pik], adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of diplopia1

From New Latin, dating back to 1805–15; diplo-, -opia
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of diplopia1

C19: New Latin, from diplo- + Greek űè²õ eye
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Example Sentences

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Her diplopia came and went with no discernible pattern.

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But when it comes to diplopia, zebras abound.

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What is ‘diplopia’? A. Double vision B. Left-handedness C. A disease of the gums D. A form of cancer.â€

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Several patients complained of diplopia during the febrile stage, and one asserted that every object appeared fourfold to him.

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The drug rapidly causes failure of vision, diplopia, ptosis or falling of the upper eyelid, dilatation of the pupil, and a lowering of the intra-ocular tension.

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