ASTIGMATISM
(noun) (optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point
synonyms : astigmiaThe blurry images were a result of the astigmatism of the binocular lens. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) (ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea; common in nearsighted people
synonyms : astigmiaThe ophthalmologist said that the astigmatism of her eye could be corrected. -added by naila_inlas
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(Tag: Global) astigmatism ~ without stigma (related to eye)
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Mnemonics for astigmatism
(Tag: ) STIGMA is "a symbol of disgrace or infamy" so Astigmatism is lack of seeing STIGMA or "impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea"
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-12 (Tag: ) ASTIGMATISM = Asti (Against) + GMAT + ISM; i.e Against of who is taking gmat exam is a evil work for development of human resource.
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