"astigmatism" in the noun sense
1. astigmatism, astigmia
ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea common in nearsighted people
2. astigmatism, astigmia
optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point
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