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cross–eye

noun \ˈkrs-ˌī\

Definition of CROSS-EYE

1
:  strabismus in which the eye turns inward toward the nose
2
plural :  eyes affected with cross-eye
cross–eyed \-ˌīd\ adjective
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First Known Use of CROSS-EYE

1826
Medical Dictionary

cross–eye

noun \ˈkr-ˌsī\

Medical Definition of CROSS–EYE

1
:  strabismus in which the eye turns inward toward the nose—called also esotropia; compare walleye 2a
2
cross–eyes \-ˈsīz\ pl :  eyes affected with cross-eye <the treatment of cross-eyes>
cross–eyed \-ˈsīd\ adjective

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