Amaurosis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌæ.mɔˈɹoʊ.səs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Amaurosis is a noun meaning Any form of blindness that is accompanied by no obvious change to the eye; often the result of disease of the optic nerve.
Meaning
Any form of blindness that is accompanied by no obvious change to the eye; often the result of disease of the optic nerve.
Example Sentences
Leber's congenital amaurosis (LCA) is a group of inherited blinding diseases with onset during childhood.
Word Forms
- amauroses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include amblyopia, anopia, amblyopy, agnosopsia, anophthalmia, acyanopsia.
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