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colour vision deficiency

/ˈkʌlər ˈvɪʒən dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

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/ˈkʌlər ˈvɪʒən dɪˈfɪʃənsi/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, при котором человек испытывает трудности с различением определённых цветов, чаще всего красного и зелёного, из-за аномалий в колбочках сетчатки глаза.

A medical condition where a person has difficulty distinguishing certain colors, most commonly red and green, due to abnormalities in the cone cells of the retina.

  1. Inability to distinguish certain colorsB2formal

    A condition where a person has difficulty perceiving differences between some colors, most commonly red and green.

    ruНарушение цветового зрения

    • Colour vision deficiency is often inherited and affects more males than females.
    • People with colour vision deficiency may struggle to read traffic lights.
    • Special glasses can help some individuals with colour vision deficiency.