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anomaloscope

noun

anom·​a·​lo·​scope ə-ˈnäm-ə-lə-ˌskōp How to pronounce anomaloscope (audio)
: an optical device designed to test color vision by matching a yellow light which may be varied in intensity with a combination of red and green lights of constant intensity

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“Anomaloscope.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/anomaloscope. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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