protanopia

/ˈproʊdəˌnoʊpiə/
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Definitions of protanopia
  1. noun
    dichromacy characterized by lowered sensitivity to long wavelengths of light resulting in an inability to distinguish red and purplish blue
    synonyms: red-blindness
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    type of:
    red-green color blindness, red-green colour blindness, red-green dichromacy
    confusion of red and green
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