- protanomalous
- prot·anom·a·lous .prōt-ə-'näm-ə-ləs adj characterized by protanomaly <\protanomalous vision>
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protanomalous
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protanomalous — prot·anomalous … English syllables
protanomalous — |prōd.+ adjective Etymology: prot + anomalous : exhibiting protanomaly * * * protanomˈalous adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑protanomaly … Useful english dictionary
protanomaly — protanomalous, adj. /proht n om euh lee/, n. Ophthalm. a defect of vision characterized by a diminished response of the retina to red. [1935 40; PROT + ANOMALY] * * * … Universalium
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protanomaly — A deficiency of color perception in which the red sensitive pigment in cones is decreased. [G. protos, first, + anomalia, anomaly] * * * prot·anom·a·ly ə lē n, pl lies deficient color vision in which an abnormally large proportion of red is… … Medical dictionary
