ametropia
|am-e-tro-pi-a|
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/ˌæmɪˈtroʊpiə/
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/ˌæmɪˈtrəʊpiə/
refractive error
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ametropia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ametros,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'metron' meant 'measure.'
Historical Evolution
'ametros' transformed into the modern English word 'ametropia' through scientific Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without measure,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'refractive error in the eye.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition in which the eye's refractive power is not perfectly matched to its axial length, resulting in a blurred image on the retina.
Ametropia can lead to conditions such as myopia or hyperopia.
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Last updated: 2025/07/13 19:51