hypermetropy meaning

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hypermetropy (noun): abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects.

Definition of hypermetropy

  1. abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects

    Synonyms: hyperopia, hypermetropia, farsightedness, longsightedness

    Type of: ametropia

    Kinds: presbyopia

    Related forms: hypermetropic

Word lists: words starting with HY · words ending in PY · 12-letter words

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