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ophthalmoplegia

/ˌɒf.θæl.məʊˈpliː.dʒə/

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noun

/ˌɒf.θæl.məʊˈpliː.dʒə/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся параличом или слабостью мышц, контролирующих движение глаз.

A medical condition characterized by paralysis or weakness of the muscles that control eye movement.

uncountable

  1. Paralysis of eye musclesC2formalmedical

    Paralysis or weakness of the muscles that control eye movement, often due to nerve damage.

    ruПаралич глазных мышц

    • The patient was diagnosed with ophthalmoplegia after experiencing double vision.
    • Ophthalmoplegia can be a symptom of several neurological disorders.
    • Treatment for ophthalmoplegia depends on the underlying cause.
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