astigmatism can be used as a noun
1. astigmatism, astigmia -- ((ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea; common in nearsighted people)
2. astigmatism, astigmia -- ((optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point)
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