hemeralopia

noun

hem·​er·​a·​lo·​pia ˌhem-ə-rə-ˈlō-pē-ə How to pronounce hemeralopia (audio)
1
: a defect of vision characterized by reduced visual capacity in bright lights
2
: night blindness
not considered correct medical usage

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“Hemeralopia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hemeralopia. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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