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cross–eye
noun \ˈkrȯs-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 \ˈkrȯ-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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