exotropia

Meaning

A form of strabismus in which the eyes deviate outwards.

Synonyms

divergent strabismus

walleye

external strabismus

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɛks.oʊˌtɹoʊpi.ə/

Etymology

From exo- + -tropia, from Ancient Greek -τροπία (-tropía), from τρόπος (trópos, “a turn”).