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hemianopic scotoma

hemianopic scotoma

9.9
A blind area that affects one side of the field of vision, often after brain damage
  • noun
  • /ˌhɛmɪəˈnɒpɪk skəˈtoʊmə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : escotoma hemianópico
  • Vision tests revealed a hemianopic scotoma affecting the left visual field.

Examples

  • The patient was diagnosed with a hemianopic scotoma following a stroke.

  • A hemianopic scotoma can significantly impair daily activities like reading or driving.

  • The patient has a hemianopic scotoma.

  • What is a hemianopic scotoma?

  • A hemianopic scotoma can significantly impair daily activities like reading or driving.

  • The vision test confirmed that the patient had a hemianopic scotoma in their right visual field.

  • After examining the patient's condition, the neurologist explained that a hemianopic scotoma can occur after a head injury.

Synonyms

hemianopia
vshemianopic scotoma
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Loss of vision on one side of what you can see in one or both eyes

is presented as a blind area affecting half the field, not general sight loss
hemianopsia
vshemianopic scotoma
  • Specialized
9.9

A loss of sight in one half of the field of vision of one or both eyes

is usually said to result from damage to visual pathways in the brain

Surface Forms

hemianopic scotoma singular
hemianopic scotomas plural

Morphology

hemianopic + scotoma

The overall meaning is directly compositional: 'hemianopic' denotes loss in half the visual field and 'scotoma' denotes a localized loss or blind spot, so together they describe a blind spot affecting one half of the visual field. Although both are technical medical terms, the semantic combination is predictable and transparent for a learner who knows the constituent meanings.

Etymology

Hemianopic scotoma is a medical name you can read in two parts: hemianopic, which points to 'half', and scotoma, which means a 'dark spot' or blind area. So it creates the clear picture of a missing or dark area in one half of your sight, which is why it means 'a blind spot affecting one half of the visual field'.