Astigmia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈstɪɡmiʌ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Astigmia is a noun meaning (dated) astigmatism.
Meaning
(dated) astigmatism.
Example Sentences
Regular astigmia must be considered congenital, as a rule.
[…] and the measurement and correction of astigmia is one of the chief functions of the optometrist.
Astigmia of the whole eye […] is the resultant of the special astigmia of all four refracting surfaces, […]
When the corneal astigmia is direct, and about 0.75 D., we may expect to find an almost total absence of astigmia by subjective examination.
Word Forms
- astigmias
Synonyms for astigmia
Depending on context, synonyms include astigmatism.
Antonyms for astigmia
Common opposites include stigmatism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include astigmatism, stigmatism, anophthalmos, parasigmatism, angioscotoma, hypotropia.
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