- a variation of hemianopsia.
hemianopia
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of hemianopia
C19: from hemi- + an- + Greek opsis sight
Example Sentences
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A unique clinical presentation that relates to this anatomic arrangement is the loss of lateral peripheral vision, known as bilateral hemianopia.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The authors of “F.D.R.’s Deadly Secret” examined short film clips and deduced that he had a defect in his left visual fields known as a hemianopia.
From New York Times ● Jan. 5, 2010
Transitory hemianopia is rare and is no doubt most frequently of toxic origin.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various
But in this hemianopia the region of central vision is always spared.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 "Bradford, William" to "Brequigny, Louis" by Various
Unlike a hemianopia, which is mostly permanent, a double accommodation paresis is frequently transitory.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various
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