ambiopia
|am-bi-o-pi-a|
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/ˌæmbiˈoʊpiə/
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/ˌæmbiˈəʊpiə/
double vision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ambiopia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amblys' meaning 'dull' and 'ops' meaning 'eye'.
Historical Evolution
'ambiopia' was derived from the Greek word 'amblyopia', which referred to a dullness of vision, and eventually became the modern English word 'ambiopia'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'dullness of vision', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'double vision'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition of double vision where a single object is perceived as two images.
The patient was diagnosed with ambiopia after experiencing double vision.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/10 04:36