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heteronymous

heteronymous

9.9
A loss of vision in opposite halves of the view in each eye
  • adjective
  • /ˌhɛtəˈrɒnɪməs/
  • Specialized
: heterónimo
  • The patient was diagnosed with heteronymous hemianopia after experiencing vision loss in both eyes.

Examples

  • A heteronymous visual field defect can indicate damage at the optic chiasm.

  • In cases of heteronymous visual field loss, the patient may struggle to see objects on one side.

  • Doctors look for heteronymous patterns when assessing certain neurological conditions.

  • The doctor diagnosed her with heteronymous hemianopia.

  • A heteronymous visual field defect can indicate damage at the optic chiasm.

  • The patient was diagnosed with heteronymous hemianopia after experiencing vision loss in both eyes.

  • In cases of heteronymous visual field loss, the patient may struggle to see objects on one side.

Synonyms

hemianopic
vsheteronymous
  • Specialized
9.9

Showing loss of half the field of vision in one or both eyes

affects opposite sides of both eyes rather than any half field loss

Surface Forms

heteronymous positive

Morphology

heteronymous = heteronym (opaque) = hetero + onym + ous

Although morphologically analyzable, the medical sense ('affecting different/opposite visual fields') is specialized and not derivable by ordinary speakers from the morphemes.

Etymology

The word heteronymous comes from the parts hetero- 'different' and -onym 'name', and it keeps the idea of 'different'. In medicine it describes a pattern of vision loss that is different in each eye, so the word helps you remember the 'different' sides affected.