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micropsia

Pronunciation: /mʌɪˈkrɒpsɪə/
Definition of micropsia

noun

[mass noun]
  • a condition of the eyes in which objects appear smaller than normal.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from micro- 'small' + Greek -opsia 'seeing'

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Definition of micropsia in the US English dictionary
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