Anton's syndrome

An·ton's syndrome

noun \ˈan-ˌtänz-\

Definition of ANTON'S SYNDROME

: a disorder marked by psychological denial and rationalization of clinically evident loss of vision

Biographical Note for ANTON'S SYNDROME

An·ton \ˈän-ˌtōn\ , Gabriel (1858–1933), German neuropsychiatrist. Anton first described the syndrome that bears his name in an article published in 1899.