exotropia
exotropia · exotropias
A form of strabismus in which the eyes deviate outwardsA form of strabismus in which the eyes deviate outwards.
US/ˈɛks.oʊˌtɹoʊpi.ə/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A form of strabismus in which the eyes deviate outwards.
strabismus in which one or both eyes are directed outward
Origin
From exo- + -tropia, from Ancient Greek -τροπία (-tropía), from τρόπος (trópos, “a turn”).From exo- + -tropia, from Ancient Greek -τροπία (-tropía), from τρόπος (trópos, “a turn”).
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Forms
plural: exotropias| Singular | exotropia |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- strabismus in which one or both eyes are directed outward:walleyedivergent strabismus
Word family
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