Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
typhlosis
Noun
/ˌtaɪ. floʊ. sɪs/
Definition
The condition of being blind or nearly blind, especially due to the absence of certain visual structures.
Examples
- The cave-dwelling fish exhibit typhlosis, losing their sight over generations.
- In many blind species, typhlosis is an adaptive trait to their dark habitat.
Meaning
Typhlosis refers specifically to the impairment or loss of vision, often occurring in certain animals or as a result of environmental adaptations.
Synonyms
- Blindness
- Vision impairment
- Non-vision
