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coloboma.

An abnormal hole present from birth in one of the structures of the eye, such as the lens, eyelid, or retina.

8 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. An abnormal hole present from birth in one of the structures of the eye, such as the lens, eyelid, or retina.

Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek κολόβωμα (kolóbōma, “the part taken away from mutilation”).

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