noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A form of strabismus in which one or both eyes turn(s) inward. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   strabismus in which one or both eyes turn inward toward the nose wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

cross-eyecastcataractconvergent strabismuscross eyecrossed eye

Etymology

From ἔσω (ésō, “within”) + -tropia, from Ancient Greek -τροπία (-tropía), from τρόπος (trópos, “a turn”).

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