ametropia

am·e·tro·pi·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [am-i-troh-pee-uh]
- /ˌæm ɪˈtroʊ pi ə/
- /ˌamɪtrˈəʊpiə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-i-troh-pee-uh]
- /ˌæm ɪˈtroʊ pi ə/

Definitions of ametropia word

noun ametropia loss of ability to focus images on the retina, caused by an imperfection in the refractive function of the eye 3
noun ametropia any condition of imperfect refraction of the eye, as nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism 3
noun ametropia faulty refraction of light rays by the eye, as in astigmatism or myopia. 1
noun ametropia (medicine) Any of several disorders of the eye (spherical or cylindrical) resulting from faulty refractive ability. 1

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Origin of ametropia

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875-80; < Greek ámetr(os) unmeasured (a- a-6 + métr(on) measure + -os adj. suffix) + -opia

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Parts of speech for Ametropia

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ametropia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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