esotropia

English

Etymology

From ἔσω (ésō, “within”) + -tropia, from Ancient Greek -τροπία (-tropía), from τρόπος (trópos, “a turn”).

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈɛs.oʊˌtɹoʊpi.ə/

Noun

esotropia (countable and uncountable, plural esotropias)

1. A form of strabismus in which one or both eyes turn(s) inward.

   Synonym: cross-eye

Derived terms

• pseudoesotropia

Related terms

• exotropia