hemianopia
/ (ˌhɛmɪænˈəʊpɪə) /
loss of vision in either the whole left or the whole right half of the field of vision: Also called: hemianopsia (ˌhɛmɪænˈɒpsɪə)
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How to use hemianopia in a sentence
Transitory hemianopia is rare and is no doubt most frequently of toxic origin.
Unlike a hemianopia, which is mostly permanent, a double accommodation paresis is frequently transitory.
Cases of disease are on record in which loss of visual memory has occurred without hemianopia.
An example of restitution would be the recovery from temporary hemianopia caused by a small injury in one occipital lobe.
The optic tract, which crosses the crus, may also be affected, and hemianopia result.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition. | Alexander Miles
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