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strabismus
This clinical term describes a visual impairment where the ocular axes are not parallel, often resulting in a cross-eyed or wall-eyed appearance. It is used primarily in medical, optometric, and ophthalmological contexts to provide a precise diagnosis rather than using colloquial terms like squinting.
As a medical condition name, the word is treated as an uncountable noun. It refers to the state of the pathology itself rather than individual instances of the condition, meaning it does not typically take a plural form in standard medical discourse.
Meanings
Examples
The doctor diagnosed the infant with congenital strabismus.
The doctor diagnosed the infant with congenital strabismus.
I wonder if my strabismus is getting worse as I get older.
Surgery is often the most effective way to correct severe strabismus.
He has a slight strabismus that is barely noticeable unless he is tired.
Does this type of strabismus affect depth perception?
Does this type of strabismus affect depth perception?
The patient suffered from acquired strabismus following a head injury.
She wore a patch for several months to treat her strabismus.
The character in the novel was described as having a distinctive strabismus.