night blindness

noun

, Ophthalmology.

1. a condition of the eyes in which vision is normal in daylight but abnormally poor at night or in a dim light; nyctalopia.

night blindness

noun

1. See nyctalopia
   pathol a nontechnical term for nyctalopia

Derived Forms

• ˈnightˌblind, adjective

Other Words From

• nightblind adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of night blindness¹

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

My comparative night-blindness is the only significant way in which I really differ from a native Wolfan.

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Other pedigrees of this male-limited night-blindness are on record.

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They emphasize the occurrence of night-blindness as an early and frequent symptom.

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Synonymous with the Kufie.Nyctalopia, or night-blindness, 332.

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He could mimic Albano's writing and voice; he knew of Linda's night-blindness.

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