hemianopia

/ ˌhɛmɪænˈəʊpɪə /

noun

1. loss of vision in either the whole left or the whole right half of the field of vision Also calledhemianopsiaˌhɛmɪænˈɒpsɪə

Word History and Origins

Origin of hemianopia¹

C19: from hemi- + an- + Greek opsis sight

Example Sentences

So in a society that reads from left to right, left hemianopia has little effect on reading ability, but right hemianopia can be devastating.

From Scientific American

Transitory hemianopia is rare and is no doubt most frequently of toxic origin.

From Project Gutenberg

The authors of “F.D.R.’s Deadly Secret” examined short film clips and deduced that he had a defect in his left visual fields known as a hemianopia.

From New York Times

Cases of disease are on record in which loss of visual memory has occurred without hemianopia.

From Project Gutenberg

The optic tract, which crosses the crus, may also be affected, and hemianopia result.

From Project Gutenberg