anorthopia (C2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌænɔːrˈθoʊpiə/
Definition
A visual defect characterized by the inability to perceive straight lines as straight, often causing them to appear bent or distorted.
Examples
The ophthalmologist explained that her persistent anorthopia was caused by a slight irregularity in the retina.
Patients suffering from anorthopia often struggle with tasks requiring precise spatial alignment.
While the condition is rare, anorthopia can significantly impact a person's ability to read or draw accurately.
How to Use anorthopia
- suffer from anorthopia (collocation)
- to experience the condition — "He began to suffer from anorthopia after the minor eye injury."
- diagnosed with anorthopia (collocation)
- to receive a clinical diagnosis — "The patient was diagnosed with anorthopia during a routine vision screening."
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