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单词 hypermetropic
释义

hypermetropia

noun

hy·​per·​me·​tro·​pia ˌhī-pər-mi-ˈtrō-pē-ə How to pronounce hypermetropia (audio)
: a condition in which visual images come to a focus behind the retina of the eye and vision is better for distant than for near objects : hyperopia, farsightedness
The demand for innovation in contact lenses is rising swiftly due to intensifying number of cases related to hypermetropia, myopia, and others around the world. Digital Journal
hypermetropic
ˌhī-pər-mi-ˈtrō-pik How to pronounce hypermetropia (audio)
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adjective
… the possibility of increasing font size and backlighting in e-readers can help hypermetropic readers read more easily … Suren Ramasubbu

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek hypermetros + New Latin -opia

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

hypermetropia

noun

hy·​per·​me·​tro·​pia ˌhī-pər-mi-ˈtrō-pē-ə How to pronounce hypermetropia (audio)
: hyperopia

hypermetropic

adjective

as in hyperopic

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • hyperopic
  • farsighted
  • presbyopic

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • myopic
  • astigmatic
  • nearsighted
  • shortsighted
  • purblind
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