Etymology

esotropia

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Today it means: A form of strabismus in which one or both eyes turn(s) inward. Full definition →

Ancient Greek -τροπία
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived from-τροπία
  2. English todayesotropia

From ἔσω (ésō, “within”) + -tropia, from Ancient Greek -τροπία (-tropía), from τρόπος (trópos, “a turn”).

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