Esotropic

/ˌɛsoʊˈtrɑpɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by esotropia; describing eyes that turn inward toward the nose.

Etymology

From 'esotropia' + '-ic' (adjective suffix). Standard medical adjective formation creating a descriptive term from the noun disease name.

Kelly Says

An esotropic person's brain actually does something fascinating—it often suppresses vision from the inward-turning eye to prevent double vision, which is why untreated childhood esotropia can lead to permanent vision loss in that eye.

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