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Macropsia: Seeing Objects Larger Than Life

By Mohammed looti / / 1 min read
Scientifically Reviewed · Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim · August 26, 2026
Medically & Scientifically Reviewed Verified: August 26, 2026
Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology • University of Kerbala
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Macropsia: Seeing Objects Larger Than Life

otherwise known as megalopsia is a visual phenomena which makes object images appear larger than they really are.

MACROPSIA: “Otherwise known as megalopsia, the concept of macropsia is a visual illusion where an object image appears bigger than it truly is.”
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looti, M. (2026, August 26). Macropsia: Seeing Objects Larger Than Life. Encyclopedia of psychology. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/macropsia/
looti, Mohammed. “Macropsia: Seeing Objects Larger Than Life.” Encyclopedia of psychology, 26 August 2026, https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/macropsia/.
looti, Mohammed. “Macropsia: Seeing Objects Larger Than Life.” Encyclopedia of psychology. August 26, 2026. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/macropsia/.

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