theobromine

n. a methylxanthine alkaloid that occurs naturally in the seeds of Theobroma cacao, the cocoa plant. Theobromine is structurally similar to caffeine in coffee and theophylline in tea but has less pharmacological potency than either of these methylxanthines.

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December 19th 2024

aniseikonia

n. a condition in which the two eyes perceive images of unequal size or shape when these are viewed through each eye separately. It may be an unintended consequence of clinical alterations made to the cornea or lens.