facial vision

noun

: an awareness of obstacles independent of vision that is often considerably developed in persons who are blind and is probably dependent on tactile perception of reflected sound waves

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“Facial vision.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/facial%20vision. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

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