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presbyopia

prez-bee-OH-pee-uh

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Definition

Age-related loss of near focusing ability

PathologySpecial Senses

Breakdown

Prefix

presby-

old age

Suffix

-opia

vision condition

Etymology

Greek: presby- (old) + -opia (vision)

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hy-per-OH-pee-uh
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prez-bih-KYOO-sis
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am-blee-OH-pee-uh
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