anatropia
|a-na-tro-pi-a|
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/ˌæn.əˈtroʊ.pi.ə/
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/ˌæn.əˈtrəʊ.pi.ə/
upward turning (of the eye)
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anatropia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anatropē,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'trepein' meant 'to turn.'
Historical Evolution
'anatropia' was adopted into New Latin as a medical term and eventually became the modern English word 'anatropia.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an upward turning,' but over time it evolved into its current medical meaning of 'an upward deviation of the eye.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition in which the eye is turned upward, especially as a type of strabismus (squint).
The doctor diagnosed the patient with anatropia in her left eye.
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Last updated: 2025/08/01 03:06