Riddoch syndrome

English

Etymology

Named after George Riddoch.

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.
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