hypotelorism

hypotelorism
Abnormal closeness of eyes. [hypo- + G. tele, far off, + horizo, to separate, fr. horos, boundary]

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hy·po·telo·rism (hi″po-telґə-riz-əm) [hypo- + tele- + -ism] abnormally decreased distance between two organs or parts.

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