stigmatism

• Nom désignant l'état d'un système optique, tel qu'une lentille, où les rayons lumineux issus d'un même point convergent en un seul foyer, ou la vision normale ; historiquement utilisé aussi pour décrire l'état de quelqu'un portant des stigmates.

A noun referring to the condition of an optical system, such as a lens, where light rays from a single point converge at a single focal point, or normal eyesight; also historically used to describe the condition of having stigmata.

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1. Condition of having stigmataC2formalmedical

   The state of having or being marked by stigmata, which are bodily marks or wounds resembling those of the crucifixion.

   stigmatisation

   • The nun's stigmatism was a subject of religious study.
   • Historical records describe cases of stigmatism in medieval saints.
   • The phenomenon of stigmatism is often associated with deep religious devotion.

2. Optical propertyC1formalscientific

   In optics, the condition of an optical system (such as a lens) where light rays from a single point converge at a single focal point, resulting in a clear image.

   Stigmatisme

   • The lens was designed to achieve perfect stigmatism.
   • Stigmatism in a telescope ensures sharp images of distant stars.
   • Optical engineers strive for stigmatism to minimize aberrations.

   Antonymesastigmatism

3. Normal eyesightB2formalmedical

   A term sometimes used to describe normal, healthy vision without astigmatism.

   Œil normal (sans astigmatisme)

   • The eye exam confirmed he had stigmatism, meaning no refractive error.
   • Patients with stigmatism do not require corrective lenses for distance.
   • Stigmatism is the ideal state for clear and sharp vision.

   Synonymesemmetropia

   Antonymesastigmatism