Strabismus
/strəˈbɪzməs/noun
A condition in which the eyes do not properly align with each other when looking at an object.
Did you know?The term 'strabismus' comes from Greek, where it literally means 'squinting,' reflecting the ancient belief that this condition was a sign of ill fortune.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
στραβισμός
“Squinting or squint”
Middle French
French
strabisme
“Condition of squinting or misalignment of eyes”
Late Latin
Latin
strabismus
“Squint or cross-eyed condition”
19th Century
English
strabismus
“Medical term adopted into English for misalignment of the eyes”
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