How to Pronounce Exotropia
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Exotropia Pronunciation
eks-oh-TROH-pee-ah
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
eks
oh
TROH
stress here
pee
ah
5 syllables
What is Exotropia?
A type of strabismus in which one or both eyes turn outward, away from the nose. Intermittent exotropia is very common in children and may worsen with tiredness or daydreaming.
Questions About Exotropia
How do you pronounce exotropia?
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Exotropia is pronounced eks-oh-TROH-pee-ah. The stress falls on the third syllable, which is TROH. Say it like you're saying "EKS" (rhymes with "pecks"), then "oh," then emphasize "TROH" loudly, and finish with "pee-ah."
What is the stressed syllable in exotropia?
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The stressed syllable is TROH, the third one. A common mistake is stressing the first syllable (EKS) instead. Remember: it's not EKS-oh-troh-pee-ah, but eks-oh-TROH-pee-ah.
How many syllables does exotropia have?
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Exotropia has five syllables: eks-oh-TROH-pee-ah. Breaking it into chunks helps you say it smoothly: "eks" + "oh" + "TROH" + "pee" + "ah."
What do the word parts in exotropia mean?
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Exotropia comes from Greek roots: "exo" means "outward" or "outside," and "tropia" means "turning." So exotropia literally means "turning outward," which describes what happens with the eye position.
What is another way to describe exotropia in plain English?
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In everyday language, exotropia refers to an eye condition where one or both eyes turn outward, away from the center of the nose. You might hear it described as the eyes "turning out" or being "wall-eyed."
What other medical words share the 'tropia' root?
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Other medical words with the "tropia" root include esotropia (eyes turning inward), and hypertropia (eyes turning upward). They all describe different directions that the eyes can turn.
How would you use exotropia in a sentence?
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You might hear a doctor say, "The patient has intermittent exotropia, which means the eyes sometimes turn outward." This sentence tells you what the condition is and when it happens.
What is the abbreviation for exotropia?
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Exotropia is often shortened to XT in medical writing and notes. You might see it written as "XT" on eye care forms or charts, and it's pronounced as "eks-tee."