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DAY BLINDNESS [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-05-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Visual Disorders
DEF

An abnormal diminution of vision in bright light.

OBS

The French term "héméralopie" is equivalent to the English term "nyctalopia," which refers to an abnormal diminution of vision in dim light.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles de la vision
DEF

Diminution anormale de la vision dans la lumière vive.

OBS

Le terme anglais «nyctalopia» est équivalent au terme français «héméralopie», qui désigne une diminution anormale de la vision dans l'obscurité.

Spanish

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

Término equívoco que etimológicamente significa ceguera nocturna, aunque en la actualidad se emplea en sentido contrario: como disminución de la agudeza visual durante el día o con luz brillante.

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