myopia


my·o·pia

noun \mī-ˈō-pē-ə\

Definition of MYOPIA

1
: a condition in which the visual images come to a focus in front of the retina of the eye resulting especially in defective vision of distant objects
2
: a lack of foresight or discernment : a narrow view of something
my·o·pic \-ˈō-pik, -ˈä-\ adjective
my·o·pi·cal·ly \-pi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Examples of MYOPIA

  1. She wears eyeglasses to correct her myopia.

Origin of MYOPIA

New Latin, from Greek myōpia, from myōp-, myōps
First Known Use: circa 1752

Other Physiology Terms

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Rhymes with MYOPIA

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