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hemianopia
/ ˌhɛmɪænˈəʊpɪə /
noun
- loss of vision in either the whole left or the whole right half of the field of vision Also calledhemianopsiaˌhɛmɪænˈɒpsɪə
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Word History and Origins
Origin of hemianopia1
C19: from hemi- + an- + Greek opsis sight
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Example Sentences
Transitory hemianopia is rare and is no doubt most frequently of toxic origin.
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Unlike a hemianopia, which is mostly permanent, a double accommodation paresis is frequently transitory.
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Cases of disease are on record in which loss of visual memory has occurred without hemianopia.
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An example of restitution would be the recovery from temporary hemianopia caused by a small injury in one occipital lobe.
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The optic tract, which crosses the crus, may also be affected, and hemianopia result.
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