anophthalmia
/ˌænoʊfˈθælmiə, ˌænɒfˈθælmiə/Definitions
1. noun
a rare congenital condition in which one or both eyes are absent or underdeveloped.
“The patient was diagnosed with bilateral anophthalmia, requiring extensive reconstructive surgery.”
2. noun
a condition in which one or both eyes are absent or underdeveloped, often due to genetic or environmental factors.
“Researchers are studying the genetic causes of anophthalmia to develop more effective treatments.”