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anoopsia

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /əˈnuːpsɪə/

KK: /əˈnuːpsɪə/

noun
Definition

A condition where one eye looks up while the other eye looks straight ahead.


Example

The doctor explained that anoopsia can affect depth perception.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about that rare condition called anoopsia?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's when one eye looks up while the other looks straight, right?
Sloth A
Exactly! I can't imagine how confusing that must be for someone.
Sloth B
Definitely! It must be hard to focus on anything.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
strabismus
heterotropia
squint
Antonyms
alignment
convergence
normalcy
Root Explanation

Anoopsia is derived from the Greek roots 'an-' (meaning without) and 'opsis' (meaning sight or vision). The word refers to a condition characterized by a lack of vision or sight.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('an-') 'sight' ('opsis') — that's why anoopsia means a lack of vision.

Visually Confused Words
anopsia
anosia
anopia
cyanopsia
anotropia
zoopsia
anosmia
anoesia
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