nyctalopia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The inability to see clearly in dim light; night blindness

Pronunciation

/ˌnɪk.təˈləʊ.pɪ.ə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-nyctalopia.wav /ˌnɪk.təˈloʊ.pi.ə/

Word forms

nyctalopia nyctalopias nyctalopiae

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek νυκταλωπία (nuktalōpía), from νύξ (núx, “night”), ἀλαός (alaós, “blind”), and ὄψ (óps, “eye”).

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