Strabismic
/strəˈbɪz.mɪk/noun
Relating to strabismus, a condition in which the eyes do not align properly.
Did you know?The medical term traces back to Ancient Greek strabos, meaning “squinting” or “looking obliquely,” turning a sideways gaze into a lasting scientific label.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
στραβός (strabos)
“Squinting, crooked, or looking obliquely”
Ancient Greek
Greek
στραβίζειν (strabizein)
“To squint or look askance”
Ancient Greek
Greek
στραβισμός (strabismos)
“Squinting or an abnormal turning of the eye”
Late Antiquity–Medieval Latin
Latin
strabismus
“A medical condition involving abnormal eye deviation”
19th Century
English
strabismus
“Misalignment of the eyes”
Modern English
English
strabismic
“Relating to strabismus”
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