ASTIGMIA

astigmatism, astigmia

(noun) (optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point

astigmatism, astigmia

(noun) (ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea; common in nearsighted people

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

astigmia (uncountable)

astigmatism

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14 April 2025

FOCUS

(noun) maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system; “in focus”; “out of focus”


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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee shop is the Al Masaa Café, which has 1,050 seats. The coffee shop was inaugurated in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 13 August 2014.

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