palinopsia

palinopia (ˌpælɪˈnəʊpɪə)

/ (ˌpælɪˈnɒpsɪə) /

noun

a visual disorder in which the patient perceives a prolonged afterimage

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Word Origin for palinopsia

from Greek palin again + ōps eye

Words nearby palinopsia

pectiniform, pectinogen, pectinose, pectize, pectolite, palinopsia, pectoral cross, pectoral fin, pectoral girdle, pectoral muscle, pectoral nerve
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Medical definitions for palinopsia

palinopsia
[ păl′ə-nŏp′sē-ə ]

n.

Abnormally recurring visual imagery.
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