scotomy Meaning, Definition & Usage

Scot"o*my noun

Etymology

NL. scotomia, from Gr. dizziness, fr. to darken, fr. sko`tos darkness: cf. F. scotomie.

Definitions

1. Dizziness with dimness of sight. Obs. Massinger.
2. (Med.) Obscuration of the field of vision due to the appearance of a dark spot before the eye.