amaurosis
partial or total loss of sight, especially in the absence of a gross lesion or injury.
Origin of amaurosis
1Other words from amaurosis
- am·au·rot·ic [am-aw-rot-ik], /ˌæm ɔˈrɒt ɪk/, adjective
Words Nearby amaurosis
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How to use amaurosis in a sentence
amaurosis is a paralysis of the nerves of the eye: it is sometimes cured, but then gradually, and not instantaneously.
Journal in France in 1845 and 1848 with Letters from Italy in 1847 | T. W. (Thomas William) AlliesAmaurotic (amaurosis, blindness) family idiocy is hereditary, and the child dies at about two years of age.
The Ethics of Medical Homicide and Mutilation | Austin O'MalleyIf there are still some who cannot see that I am right, then let them, without delay, be operated upon for amaurosis.
Public School Education | Michael MllerCataract may be simple, or complicated with amaurosis, adhesions, etc.
Special Report on Diseases of Cattle | U.S. Department of Agricultureamaurosis, a weakness or loss of vision, the cause of which was at one time unknown.
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British Dictionary definitions for amaurosis
/ (ˌæmɔːˈrəʊsɪs) /
pathol blindness, esp when occurring without observable damage to the eye
Origin of amaurosis
1Derived forms of amaurosis
- amaurotic (ˌæmɔːˈrɒtɪk), adjective
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