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amaurosis

amaurosis Amaurosis is a historical term for complete loss of sight when the eyes show no visible damage or defect on examination.

Amaurosis is a historical term for complete loss of sight when the eyes show no visible damage or defect on examination. In typical cases, it was understood as arising from abnormal functioning of the central nervous system rather than an obvious eye lesion.

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Drafting source: Baldwin Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, 1901. 1901 New York Macmillan original; archive index checked 2026-10-18. “Amaurosis” (Amaurosis).
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