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astigmatism Definition


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astigmatism
noun
    1. A defect in a lens, especially abnormal curvature of the lens or cornea of the eye, which causes distortion of the image of an object, and is corrected by wearing spectacles or contact lenses that produce exactly the opposite degree of distortion.
Etymology: 19c: from a-2 + Greek stigma point.



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