Definition of strabismus
:inability of one eye to attain binocular vision with the other because of imbalance of the muscles of the eyeball — called also
squint; compare cross-eye
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The problem is widespread, said Varma, even among children suffering from observable conditions, such as lazy eye (amblyopia) or crossed eyes (strabismus).
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Origin and Etymology of strabismus
New Latin, from Greek strabismos condition of squinting, from strabizein to squint, from strabos squint-eyed; akin to Greek strephein to twist
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medical Definition of strabismus
:inability of one eye to attain binocular vision with the other because of imbalance of the muscles of the eyeball — called also
heterotropia, squint; compare cross-eye
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