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scotoma

Term:scotoma

Literally meaning: darkness

Origin: Anc Greek
σκότος/scotos(=darkness) > σκιά/scia(shadow)

Coined/History
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Definition
Scotoma is an area of decreased vision within the visual field σurrounded by an area of relatively normal vision.

FAMOUS AND ANCIENT