Hemianoptic

/ˌhɛmiəˈnɑːptɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to hemianopsia; describing vision loss in half the visual field.

Etymology

From 'hemianopsia' plus the adjective suffix '-ic'. Alternative term to 'hemianopic' used in medical literature.

Kelly Says

Both 'hemianopic' and 'hemianoptic' mean the same thing—medical language often has multiple terms for the same condition, a quirk that confuses students but shows how language evolves!

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