Scotoma
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /skəˈtoʊ.mə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Scotoma is a noun meaning An area of impaired or lost vision within a visual field otherwise in a good (or at least healthy) state.
Meaning
An area of impaired or lost vision within a visual field otherwise in a good (or at least healthy) state.
Example Sentences
Malcolm’s vision was now almost totally occupied by the shimmering dazzle of the scotoma.
Word Forms
- scotomas
- scotomata
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scintillating, paracentral, scotomaphobia, angioscotoma, teichopsia, anopsia.
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