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amphodiplopia

|am-pho-di-plop-ia|

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/ˌæm.foʊ.daɪˈploʊ.pi.ə/

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/ˌæm.fəʊ.daɪˈpləʊ.pi.ə/

double vision in both eyes

Etymology
Etymology Information

'amphodiplopia' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'ampho-' meaning 'both' and 'diplopia' meaning 'double vision'.

Historical Evolution

'ampho-' combined with 'diplopia' to form the modern English word 'amphodiplopia'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'double vision in both eyes', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a condition of double vision in both eyes.

The patient was diagnosed with amphodiplopia after experiencing persistent double vision.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/07/23 08:51