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sten•o•pe•ic
(sten′ə pē′ik),USA pronunciation adj.
n.
- pertaining to or containing a narrow slit or minute opening:a stenopeic device to aid vision after eye surgery.
n.
- a device, as of wood, metal, or cardboard, with a narrow horizontal slit, worn over the eyes for protection against bright sunlight.
- sten(o)- + Greek opaî(os) having a hole + -ic 1860–65