amblyopia

Definition

A vision development disorder, commonly known as 'lazy eye,' where the brain fails to process input from one eye, leading to reduced vision that cannot be corrected by glasses alone.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Greek 'amblys,' meaning 'dull' or 'blunt,' and 'ops,' meaning 'eye.' It was adopted into medical terminology to describe the dulled or diminished vision characteristic of the condition.

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