Hypometria
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hypometria is a noun meaning (ophthalmology) Dysmetria in which the patient tends to undershoot the intended target.
Meaning
(ophthalmology) Dysmetria in which the patient tends to undershoot the intended target.
Example Sentences
Cerebellar dysfunction is characterized by truncal ataxia, a broad-based stance, dysmetria in which the limbs either overstep (hypermetria) or understep (hypometria), and tremor that is most pronounced when the animal attempts a goal-orientated movement (intention tremor).
Antonyms for hypometria
Common opposites include hypermetria.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hypermetria, underaccommodation, misshot, misshoot, miscue, undermeasurement.
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