astigmia

Meanings

Plural: astigmias

Noun

(ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea; common in nearsighted people
(optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point
astigmatism

Origin / Etymology

From a- (negative prefix) + Ancient Greek στίγμα (stígma, “mark, point”) + -ia.

Synonyms

astigmatism

Antonyms

stigmatism

Scrabble Score: 11

astigmia is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
astigmia is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
astigmia is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

astigmia is a valid Words With Friends word