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protanomaly

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A form of colour blindness causing a lower sensitivity to red light.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • He asked them to use blue for emphasis because the red they were using appeared black due to his protanomaly.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: protanomalia — form of colour blindness
  • Finnish: punaheikkous — form of colour blindness