dys·ad·ap·ta·tion
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Medical Definition of dysadaptation
: an impaired ability of the iris and retina to adapt properly to variations in light intensities that is often indicative of vitamin A deficiency
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“Dysadaptation.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/dysadaptation. Accessed 6 Mar. 2021.
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