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Definition of Nearsightedness
1. Noun. (ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability; distant objects appear blurred.
Category relationships: Ophthalmology
Generic synonyms: Ametropia
Antonyms: Hyperopia
Derivative terms: Myopic, Nearsighted, Shortsighted
Definition of Nearsightedness
1. Noun. The property of being nearsighted, myopia. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Nearsightedness
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Medical Definition of Nearsightedness
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