Nachtblindheit

night blindness, nyctalopia

noun NAKHT-blint-hyte Rare

Usage Note

Nachtblindheit is impaired vision in dim light, caused by rod cell dysfunction or vitamin A deficiency. It is discussed in ophthalmology patient information and road-safety contexts (Nachtblindheit beim Autofahren).

Examples

"Nachtblindheit kann ein Zeichen für Vitamin-A-Mangel sein."

Natural Translation

Night blindness can be a sign of vitamin A deficiency.

Literal Translation

Night-blindness can a sign for vitamin-A-deficiency be.

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