amaurosis

/ˌamɔːˈroʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a medical condition characterized by a loss of vision without any obvious eye disease

“The patient’s amaurosis was a result of the brain injury and not an eye problem.”

2. noun

a complete loss of vision due to a brain disorder or disease

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with amaurosis, which was affecting her daily life.”

Synonyms

  • amblyopia
  • blindness

Antonyms

  • sight
  • visibility