esotropia
esotropia · esotropias
A form of strabismus in which one or both eyes turn inwardA form of strabismus in which one or both eyes turn(s) inward.
US/ˈɛs.oʊˌtɹoʊpi.ə/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A form of strabismus in which one or both eyes turn(s) inward.
strabismus in which one or both eyes turn inward toward the nose
Origin
From ἔσω (ésō, “within”) + -tropia, from Ancient Greek -τροπία (-tropía), from τρόπος (tróFrom ἔσω (ésō, “within”) + -tropia, from Ancient Greek -τροπία (-tropía), from τρόπος (trópos, “a turn”).
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Forms
plural: esotropias| Singular | esotropia |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- strabismus in which one or both eyes turn inward toward the nose:cross-eyecrossed eyeconvergent strabismus
Word family
3 related wordsRelatedexotropia
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable