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Astigmatism

Noun CEFR C1
əˈstɪɡmətɪzm̩

Definitions

  1. A defect of a lens such that light rays coming from a point do not meet at a focal point so that the image is blurred.
    countable, uncountable
  2. A disorder of the vision, usually due to a misshapen cornea, such that light does not focus correctly on the retina causing a blurred image.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Españolastigmatismo
Françaisastigmatisme
DeutschAstigmatismus
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CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

astigmia astigmic astigmism astigmometer astika astilbe

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