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ophthalmoplegia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A complete paralysis of the extraocular muscles which are responsible for eye movements.

Word forms

ophthalmoplegia ophthalmoplegias

Etymology

From ophthalmo- + -plegia.

Derived words

internuclear ophthalmoplegia ophthalmoplegic pseudointernuclear ophthalmoplegia
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