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strabismus

/strəˈbɪzməs/
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Definitions of strabismus
  1. noun
    abnormal alignment of one or both eyes
    synonyms: squint
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    types:
    convergent strabismus, cross-eye, crossed eye, esotropia
    strabismus in which one or both eyes turn inward toward the nose
    divergent strabismus, exotropia, walleye
    strabismus in which one or both eyes are directed outward
    type of:
    abnormalcy, abnormality
    an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies
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