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colorblindness

noun

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Meaning

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A visual condition where a person cannot distinguish certain colors, often reds and greens, due to missing or altered cone cells in the eyes.

Example Sentence

People with colorblindness often have trouble telling red traffic lights from green ones.

Usage Note

Use this term when teaching about visual perception in biology, discussing accessibility in design, or explaining why some people need special color‑coded cues.