cross-eye

n. a type of strabismus (squint) in which there is a deviation of one or both eyes toward the other. The condition usually begins in infancy and is caused by deficient activity of one or more extrinsic eye muscles. Uncorrected cross-eye results in double visual images or functional amblyopia. Cross-eye can be treated surgically in most cases. Also called convergent strabismus; esotropia.

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February 1st 2025

audiology

n. the study of hearing, with an emphasis on the evaluation and treatment of hearing disorders and the rehabilitation of individuals with hearing loss or related disorders (e.g., balance disorders). —audiological adj. —audiologist n.