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myopia

/maɪˈoʊpiə/ noun · British & US
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What does myopia mean?

noun

A type of vision impairment in which close objects are seen clearly but distant objects appear blurred. It is also known as nearsightedness.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed her with myopia, which made it difficult for her to see the board from the back of the classroom."

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