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hippus

Syllabification: (hip·pus)
Pronunciation: /ˈhipəs/

Definition of hippus

noun

Medicine
  • spasmodic or rhythmic contraction of the pupil of the eye, a symptom of some neurological conditions.

Origin:

late 17th century: modern Latin, from Greek hippos 'tremor of the eyes'

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Definition of hippus in the British & World English dictionary