cryptophthalmos syndrome

a familial or hereditary disorder in which a child is born with skin covering the eyes. The anomaly may occur on one side or both. The eyes are usually present under the facial skin but abnormal; eyelids, eyelashes, and, usually, tear ducts are lacking. The individual may be able to discern light and colors. Hearing loss is common, as are ear anomalies. Intellectual disability, malformations in the genitals, and syndactyly (fused fingers or toes) can also occur. Also called Fraser–François syndrome; Fraser syndrome.

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Psychology term of the day

March 17th 2025

moving-window technique

in studies of reading, an experimental technique in which the words on a page are covered up except for a limited number that can be viewed through a “window,” which moves forward through the text at a set rate.