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night blindness [1 record]

Record 1 2017-05-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Visual Disorders
DEF

An abnormal diminution of vision in dim light.

OBS

The French term "nyctalopie" is equivalent to the English term "hemeralopia," which refers to an abnormal diminution of vision in bright light.

OBS

night blindness: term recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles de la vision
DEF

[...] diminution anormale de la vision dans l'obscurité [...]

OBS

Le terme anglais «hemeralopia» est équivalent au terme français «nyctalopie», qui désigne une diminution anormale de la vision dans la lumière vive.

OBS

héméralopie : terme privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Trastornos de la visión
DEF

Disminución de la visión en ambientes oscuros mientras que durante el día o en ambientes iluminados la visión es normal.

OBS

Aunque se origina por trastornos en la retina o el nervio óptico, la causa básica es la deficiencia de vitamina A.

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