Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

protanomaly

Noun

/ˌproʊtəˈnɑːməli/

Definition

Protanomaly is a type of color vision deficiency characterized by a reduced sensitivity to red light.

Examples

People with protanomaly may confuse a ripe strawberry with a green one.
During color vision tests, those with protanomaly can often misidentify the colors in Ishihara plates.

Meaning

Individuals with protanomaly have difficulty distinguishing between shades of red and green, primarily due to the reduced function of red photoreceptors in their eyes.