AMAUROSIS FUGAX
\ˌaməɹˈə͡ʊsɪs fjˈuːɡaks], \ˌaməɹˈəʊsɪs fjˈuːɡaks], \ˌa_m_ə_ɹ_ˈəʊ_s_ɪ_s f_j_ˈuː_ɡ_a_k_s]\
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Transient complete or partial monocular blindness due to retinal ischemia. This may be caused by EMBOLI from the CAROTID ARTERY (usually in association with CAROTID STENOSIS) and other locations that enter the central RETINAL ARTERY. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p245)
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