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Inability to see clearly in dim light
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nyctalopia
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Wikipedia
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Nyctalopia (from Greek νύκτ-, nykt- "night"; ἀλαός, alaos "blind, not seeing", and ὄψ, ops "eye"), also called night-blindness , is a condition making it difficult or impossible to see in relatively low light. It is a symptom of several eye diseases. Night ...
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Moonblink \Moon"blink`\, n. A temporary blindness, or impairment of sight, said to be caused by sleeping in the moonlight; -- sometimes called nyctalopia .
Wiktionary
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n. (context medicine English) The inability to see clearly in dim light; night blindness
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. inability to see clearly in dim light; due to a deficiency of vitamin A or to a retinal disorder [syn: night blindness , moon blindness ]
Usage examples of nyctalopia.
His nyctalopia was a great advantage, his cat-like sight enabling him to distinguish the smallest object in the deepest gloom.