n. the permanent outward deviation of one eye. Also called divergent strabismus; walleye. See also strabismus; tropia.

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March 16th 2025

adultomorphism

1. the attribution of adult traits or motives to children. Compare pedomorphism.

2. more specifically, the tendency to reconstruct developmental phases by extrapolating from adult psychopathology. —adultomorphic adj.