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SNOWBLINDNESS [1 record]

Record 1 2012-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Visual Disorders
  • Meteorology
DEF

Temporary loss of sight due to injury to superficial cells of the cornea caused by ultraviolet rays of the sun reinforced by those reflected by snow.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles de la vision
  • Météorologie
DEF

Aveuglement temporaire ou affaiblissement de la vue causé par la lumière du Soleil réfléchie par les surfaces enneigées.

OBS

cécité des neiges : le nom médical est niphablepsie.

Spanish

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

Visión reducida o ceguera temporal causada por la luz del Sol reflejada por superficies de nieve.

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