astigmia meaning

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astigmia (noun): (ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea; common in nearsighted people.

astigmia has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

astigmia as a noun

  1. (ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea; common in nearsighted people

    Synonyms: astigmatism

    Type of: ametropia

    Kinds: keratectasia, keratoconus

    Related forms: astigmatic

  2. (optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point

    Synonyms: astigmatism

    Type of: condition

    Related forms: astigmatic

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AS · words ending in IA · 8-letter words

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