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Riddoch syndrome

Riddoch syndrome noun: a form of blindness, caused by lesions in the occipital lobe, in which the sufferer is still able to distinguish visual stimuli with specific characteristics, most commonly fast-moving objects.

Noun

Riddoch syndrome (uncountable)

  1. A form of blindness, caused by lesions in the occipital lobe, in which the sufferer is still able to distinguish visual stimuli with specific characteristics, most commonly fast-moving objects.

Origin of Riddoch syndrome

Named after George Riddoch.

Questions about Riddoch syndrome

What does Riddoch syndrome mean?
Riddoch syndrome means a form of blindness, caused by lesions in the occipital lobe, in which the sufferer is still able to distinguish visual stimuli with specific characteristics, most commonly fast-moving objects.
What part of speech is Riddoch syndrome?
Riddoch syndrome is a noun.

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