Definitions

1. noun

A psychological or medical term referring to an abnormal or unusual attraction or preference.

“The patient exhibited a phoria for bright colors after a therapy session.”

2. noun

In ophthalmology, a type of deviation of the visual axis where the visual image is shifted from its normal position, often seen in strabismus.

“The eye doctor diagnosed the child with a phoria in one of her eyes, requiring corrective glasses.”

3. noun

A strong affinity or liking for something.

“The music lover developed a phoria for jazz and would attend every concert in town.”