astigmatism

astigmatism is a 11-letter English word with 3 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: A defect of the eye or of a lens, in consequence of which the rays derived from one point are not brought to a single focal point, thus causing imperfect images or indistinctness of vision. Face value is 16 in Scrabble and 19 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

11 letters · Scrabble 16 · Words With Friends 19 · 3 senses

Definitions

1. noun. A defect of the eye or of a lens, in consequence of which the rays derived from one point are not brought to a single focal point, thus causing imperfect images or indistinctness of vision.
2. noun. (optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point

   Synonyms: astigmia

3. noun. (ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea; common in nearsighted people

   Synonyms: astigmia

Synonyms

astigmia

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