How Do You Spell PERIPHERAL SCOTOMA?

Pronunciation: [pəɹˈɪfəɹə͡l skətˈə͡ʊmə] (IPA)

Peripheral Scotoma is a medical term used to describe an area of reduced or absent vision in the outer field of vision. The spelling of this word can be broken down using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as pəˈrɪfərəl skəˈtoʊmə. The 'peripheral' part of the word is pronounced with a reduced vowel sound in the first syllable, followed by a stress on the second syllable. The 'scotoma' part of the word is pronounced with a stressed first syllable and a shorter vowel sound in the second syllable.

PERIPHERAL SCOTOMA Meaning and Definition

1. A peripheral scotoma refers to a specific visual field defect characterized by a localized area of reduced or absolute visual perception in the peripheral or outer edges of the visual field. This condition typically occurs due to damage or dysfunction of the vision processing areas within the retina or optic nerve.

   Peripheral scotomas can be temporary or permanent and may vary in size and shape depending on the underlying cause. They are commonly associated with conditions such as glaucoma, retinal detachment, macular degeneration, or optic nerve disorders. The scotoma is typically described as a blind spot, where individuals experience a loss of visual clarity or complete absence of vision in the affected area.

   People with a peripheral scotoma may have difficulty with peripheral vision tasks such as detecting objects or motion in their side vision. They may also experience challenges navigating through crowded or cluttered environments. However, central vision, which is responsible for sharp, detailed vision used for reading or focusing on objects directly in front, remains intact in most cases.

   Diagnosis of a peripheral scotoma is often confirmed through visual field testing, where individuals are asked to detect and respond to visual stimuli presented in different areas of their visual field. Treatment options for peripheral scotoma depend on the underlying cause and may include medication, surgery, or vision rehabilitation techniques to help individuals compensate for the loss of peripheral vision.

2. A spot where vision is absent anywhere within the field of vision outside of the point of fixation.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for PERIPHERAL SCOTOMA

• oeripheral scotoma
• leripheral scotoma
• -eripheral scotoma
• 0eripheral scotoma
• pwripheral scotoma
• psripheral scotoma
• pdripheral scotoma
• prripheral scotoma
• p4ripheral scotoma
• p3ripheral scotoma
• peeipheral scotoma
• pedipheral scotoma
• pefipheral scotoma
• petipheral scotoma
• pe5ipheral scotoma
• pe4ipheral scotoma
• perupheral scotoma
• perjpheral scotoma
• perkpheral scotoma
• peropheral scotoma

Etymology of PERIPHERAL SCOTOMA

The word "peripheral" comes from the Late Latin word "peripheria", which means "circumference" or "outer surface". It is derived from the Greek words "peri", meaning "around", and "pherein", meaning "to carry". "Scotoma" is a medical term that originated from the Greek word "skotoma", which means "darkness" or "obscure". When combined, the term "peripheral scotoma" refers to a specific type of visual field defect where there is a blind spot in the outer edges of the visual field.