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Strabismus: meaning, definitions and examples

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strabismus

 

[ strษ™หˆbษชzmษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Strabismus, often referred to as 'crossed eyes' or 'wall-eyed,' is a condition in which the eyes do not properly align with each other when looking at an object. This misalignment can lead to issues with depth perception and bifocal vision. Strabismus can be constant or intermittent and may occur in one or both eyes. Treatment options vary and can include glasses, vision therapy, or surgery depending on the severity and underlying cause.

Synonyms

crossed eyes, heterotropia, squint

Examples of usage

  • The child was diagnosed with strabismus at an early age.
  • Strabismus can sometimes be corrected with eye muscle surgery.
  • Regular eye examinations can help detect strabismus before it leads to vision problems.

Translations

Translations of the word "strabismus" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estrabismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค‚เคคเคฐเคฟเค• เคฆเฅƒเคทเฅเคŸเคฟ เคตเคฟเค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Strabismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ strabismus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพัะพะพะบั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zez

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ–œ่ฆ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท strabisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estrabismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸaลŸฤฑlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์‹œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุญูŽูˆูŽู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกilhรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกilhavosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–œ่ง†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ strabizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skekkja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐะปา›ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒคแƒแƒœแƒขแƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ strabizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estrabismo

Etymology

The term 'strabismus' originates from the Greek word 'strabismos', which means 'to squint' or 'squinting'. The word 'strabismus' itself is derived from 'strabizein', meaning 'to squint', reflecting the medical condition it describes. The understanding of strabismus has evolved over centuries, with significant contributions from both ancient and modern medicine. Historical texts often discussed the condition in relation to visual perception and its impact on individualsโ€™ quality of life. Scholars from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance began to document various methods of treatment, including exercises for the eyes. By the 19th century, advances in surgical techniques allowed for better correction of eye misalignments, significantly improving the outcomes for patients suffering from strabismus. Today, strabismus is widely recognized in both pediatric and adult ophthalmology, with ongoing research focused on the underlying neurological and genetic factors that contribute to the condition.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,278, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.