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anorthopia

/ˌæn.ɔːˈθəʊ.pi.ə/

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noun

/ˌæn.ɔːˈθəʊ.pi.ə/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся искажённым зрением, при котором прямые линии кажутся изогнутыми.

A medical condition characterized by distorted vision in which straight lines appear curved.

uncountable

  1. Distorted visionC2formalmedical

    A visual condition in which straight lines appear curved or wavy, often due to irregularities in the cornea or lens.

    ruИскажённое зрение

    • Patients with anorthopia may see door frames as bent.
    • The optometrist diagnosed her with anorthopia after the eye exam.
    • Straight lines on a grid can appear wavy to someone with anorthopia.

    Synonymsmetamorphopsia