scotoma


Definition: Meaning of, scotoma in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / skɒˈtəʊmə;skə(ʊ)ˈtəʊmə /

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  1. an isolated area of diminished vision within the visual field
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scotoma used in phrases

  • annular scotoma (noun)
    1. a circular scotoma surrounding the centre of the field of vision
  • central scotoma (noun)
    1. a scotoma that involves the fixation point
  • flittering scotoma (noun)
    1. a localized area of diminished vision edged by shimmering coloured lights; in many people it indicates the onset of migraine
  • hemianopic scotoma (noun)
    1. a scotoma involving half of the visual field
  • paracentral scotoma (noun)
    1. a scotoma that is adjacent to the fixation point
  • scintillating scotoma (noun)
    1. a localized area of diminished vision edged by shimmering coloured lights; in many people it indicates the onset of migraine
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