Nyctalopia (Noun)
Meaning
Inability to see clearly in dim light; due to a deficiency of vitamin A or to a retinal disorder.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's nyctalopia made it difficult for her to navigate the darkened room without assistance.
- After years of malnutrition, the child developed nyctalopia and struggled to see in low-light environments.
- The doctor diagnosed the elderly man with nyctalopia, a condition that was likely caused by his vitamin A deficiency.
- As the sun set, the hikers realized that one of their group members suffered from nyctalopia, making it challenging to continue the trek.
- The nyctalopia caused by the retinal disorder made it difficult for the young woman to drive at night, forcing her to rely on public transportation.