SINCE 1828
cross-eye
noun
\ ˈkrȯs-ˌī
\
\
Definition of cross-eye
1
: strabismus in which the eye turns inward toward the nose
2
cross-eyes plural
: eyes affected with cross-eye
Other Words from cross-eye
cross-eyed
\ ˈkrȯs-ˌīd
\
adjective
\
adjective
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cross-eye
noun
\ ˈkrȯ-ˌsī
\
\
Medical Definition of cross-eye
1
: strabismus in which the eye turns inward toward the nose
— called also esotropia
— compare walleye sense 2a
2
cross-eyes\ -ˈsīz \ plural
: eyes affected with cross-eye
the treatment of cross-eyes
\ plural
: eyes affected with cross-eye
the treatment of cross-eyes
Other Words from cross-eye
cross-eyed
\ -ˈsīd
\
adjective
\
adjective
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