exotropia; divergent strabismus
Medical term for outward deviation of the eye. Often contrasted with 内斜視 (esotropia).
See also: 内斜視
Exotropia is a condition where one eye turns outward.
Early treatment is important for childhood exotropia.
Compound of 外 (outside) + 斜視 (strabismus), literally 'outward strabismus'.