a series of transparent cylinders that change a point source of light into a linear streak perpendicular to the axis of the rods, used in the assessment of binocular visual functions. [E. E. Maddox (1860–1933), British ophthalmologist]
(German) Feminine form of Roderick; a famous ruler Roddie, Rodericka, Roderiga, Roderika, Roderqua, Roderique, Roderiga, Roderyca, Roderyka... roderica
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