anophthalmos

/ˌænoʊˈflætməs/

Definitions

1. noun

A congenital condition in which one or both eyes are missing or underdeveloped, often resulting in the absence of an eye socket.

“The doctor explained to the parents that their child was born with anophthalmos, which would require ongoing medical care and surgery to develop a prosthetic eye.”

Synonyms

  • anophthalmia
  • microphthalmos

Antonyms

  • macrophthalmos
  • ophthalmia