exotropic

/ɛksəˈtrɒptɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Bending outward; in ophthalmology, an eye condition where the eyes turn outward.

“The patient was diagnosed with exotropic strabismus, a condition that affects the alignment of the eyes.”

2. noun

A condition characterized by the outward turning of the eyes.

“The doctor examined the child for exotropia, a condition that can be corrected with surgery or eye patches.”

Synonyms

  • exotropes
  • exotropia

Antonyms

  • esotropic