loss+of+sight

  • 131amaurosis — n. the partial or total loss of sight, from disease of the optic nerve, retina, spinal cord, or brain. Derivatives: amaurotic adj. Etymology: mod.L f. Gk f. amauroo darken f. amauros dim …

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  • 132glaucoma — n. an eye condition with increased pressure within the eyeball, causing gradual loss of sight. Derivatives: glaucomatous adj. Etymology: L f. Gk glaukoma atos, ult. f. glaukos: see GLAUCOUS …

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