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单词 nyctalopia
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nyctalopia

/ˌnɪktəˈləʊpɪə /
noun [mass noun] Medicine
A condition characterized by an abnormal inability to see in dim light or at night, typically caused by vitamin A deficiency.Fundus examination is usually normal, distinguishing it from the progressive conditions causing nyctalopia....
  • The insensitivity to dim stimuli is accompanied by a mild nyctalopia.
  • Ophthalmologists are occasionally confronted with an individual presenting with nyctalopia (ie, a relatively greater difficulty seeing at night).

Origin

Late 17th century: via late Latin from Greek nuktalōps, from nux, nukt- 'night' + alaos 'blind' + ōps 'eye'.

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