strabismus

noun stra·bis·mus \ strə-ˈbiz-məs \

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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strabismic

play \strə-ˈbiz-mik\ adjective

Recent Examples of strabismus from the Web

There is a condition called strabismus that affects the alignment of the eyes.

— alessandra codinha, Vogue, "Learning to Commit, One Step At A Time," 6 Feb. 2018
Maybe Sartre’s worries about authenticity and absurdity had something to do with his strabismus, or wandering eye, or, less poetically, walleye.

— peter lewis, San Francisco Chronicle, "‘Surfing With Sartre,’ by Aaron James," 2 Nov. 2017
Understandably, strabismus is frequently accompanied by diplopia, or double vision.

— peter lewis, San Francisco Chronicle, "‘Surfing With Sartre,’ by Aaron James," 2 Nov. 2017
The problem is widespread, said Varma, even among children suffering from observable conditions, such as lazy eye (amblyopia) or crossed eyes (strabismus).

— alan mozes, chicagotribune.com, "Untreated vision problems plague U.S. preschoolers," 8 May 2017

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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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First Known Use: circa 1684

in the meaning defined above

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Medical Dictionary

strabismus

noun stra·bis·mus \ strə-ˈbiz-məs \

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