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amaurosis fugax

am·au·ro·sis fu·gax [ àmmaw rssiss fy gàks ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. temporary loss of vision: a brief period of loss of vision, usually for seconds or minutes, caused by interference to the blood supply to parts of the brain or eye

2. partial blindness: a brief episode of partial blindness occurring when there is no obvious damage to the eye

[Fugax< Latin< fugere "flee"]
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