n. A form of colorblindness characterized by insensitivity to green. [DEUTER(O)- + Greek anōpiā, blindness (an-, not; see A-1 + -ōpiā, -opia), so called because green is considered the second of the primary colors.] deuter·a·nope′ (-nōp′) n. deu′ter·a·nopic (-nŏpĭk, -nōpĭk) adj. |
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