Definition

A condition where a person loses their vision completely or partially, often without any visible damage to the eyes.

Example

The patient was diagnosed with amaurosis, leading to a complete loss of sight.

Conversation

Have you heard about that condition called amaurosis?

Yeah, I think it means losing vision without any visible damage to the eyes.

Exactly! It’s really concerning how someone can just lose their sight like that.

I know, right? It must be terrifying to deal with amaurosis.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Amaurosis is derived from the Greek word "amaurosis" (meaning darkening or obscuring). The term is used in medical contexts to refer to a partial or total loss of vision without any apparent disease of the eye. The root "amauros" means dark or obscure, which relates to the loss of sight.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek root meaning 'darkening' to remember that amaurosis refers to a loss of vision, as if the world has become dark.

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