typhlosis
/tɪfləˈsɪs/Definitions
1. noun
A type of blindness, especially resulting from the degeneration of the optic nerve.
“The patient’s typhlosis was caused by prolonged exposure to radiation during the accident.”
2. noun
A condition of the eye in which the optic nerve degenerates, causing blindness or loss of vision.
“The doctor examined the patient’s eyes and diagnosed a case of typhlosis.”