astigmatism
nounHow many syllables in astigmatism?
There are 5 syllables in the word astigmatism.How to pronounce astigmatism:
Definition of astigmatism:
- astigmatism (noun):
- (optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point.
- a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
Synonyms for astigmatism:
visioneyediplopiamyopiahyperopiasquintsighteyesightAntonyms for astigmatism:
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