stigmatism

• Substantivo que designa o estado de um sistema óptico, como uma lente, em que os raios de luz provenientes de um único ponto convergem para um único ponto focal, ou a visão normal; também foi usado historicamente para descrever o estado de ter estigmas.

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.

   Estigmatismo

   • 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.

   Estigmatismo

   • 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.

   Antônimosastigmatism

3. Normal eyesightB2formalmedical

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

   Visão normal

   • 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.

   Sinônimosemmetropia

   Antônimosastigmatism