A Person with a Best-Corrected Visual Acuity (Even with Corrective

question 258

Short Answer

A person with a best-corrected visual acuity (even with corrective lenses) of ____________ is legally blind.

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Definitions:

Solutes

Substances dissolved in a solvent, forming a solution; in biological contexts, these often refer to dissolved minerals, gases, or organic molecules.

Phenylketonuria (PKU)

A genetic disorder characterized by an inability to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to intellectual disability if untreated.

Tyrosine

An amino acid that is important in the synthesis of proteins and neurotransmitters.

Suffix

A word part that comes at the end of a medical term that alters the meaning of the term.