First Known Use: 1793
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presbyopia
noun pres·by·o·pia \ˌprez-bē-ˈō-pē-ə, ˌpres-\
Definition of PRESBYOPIA
: a visual condition which becomes apparent especially in middle age and in which loss of elasticity of the lens of the eye causes defective accommodation and inability to focus sharply for near vision
— pres·by·o·pic \-ˈō-pik, -ˈä-\ adjective or noun
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Origin of PRESBYOPIA
New Latin, from GK presbys old man + New Latin -opia
Rhymes with PRESBYOPIA
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presbyopia
noun pres·by·opia \ˌprez-bē-ˈō-pē-ə, ˌpres-\
Medical Definition of PRESBYOPIA
: a visual condition which becomes apparent especially in middle age and in which loss of elasticity of the lens of the eye causes defective accommodation and inability to focus sharply for near vision
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