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1. (n.) scotoma
loss of vision in a part of the visual field; blind spot.
Etymology: (1535–45; < Gk skótōma dizziness =
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1. (noun) scotoma
an isolated area of diminished vision within the visual field
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1. (noun) scotoma
scotomy
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1. scotoma
A localized defect in the visual field bordered by an area of normal vision. This occurs with a variety of EYE DISEASES (e.g., RETINAL DISEASES and GLAUCOMA); OPTIC NERVE DISEASES, and other conditions.
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