zoopsia

/zoʊˈpsiːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of hallucination where one perceives an object or pattern on a surface where none exists, often in a zigzag or wavy pattern.

“The patient’s doctor tried to diagnose the cause of her zoopsia, a common symptom of various neurological conditions.”

Synonyms

  • afterimage
  • palinopsia

Antonyms

  • perception
  • realism