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Hemianopia
Hemianopia A loss of one-half of the field of vision; for example, all of the right side of vision is gone. This is sometimes seen in older people with vascular problems, in certain types of brain tumors or after head trauma.
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Vision
The sense of sight.
Vascular
Pertaining to blood vessels.
Brain
"That part of the central nervous system that is located within the cranium (skull). The brain functions as the primary receiver, organizer and distributor of information for the body. It has two (right and left) halves called ""hemispheres."" "
Trauma
Injury caused by external force, chemical, temperature extremes, or poor tooth alignment.
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Hemianopsia
Loss of one half of the field of vision (the area that can be seen by each eye when staring straight ahead).
Hemiarthroplasty
Partial joint replacement - in the knee for example.
Hemineglect
A condition following damage to the parietal stream of one hemisphere in which individuals are unaware of stimuli from the hemifield that projects to that hemisphere.
Hemiparesis
Muscle weakness of one side of the body.
Hemiplegia
Paralysis of one side of the body as a result of injury to neurons carrying signals to muscles from the motor areas of the brain.
Hemisphere
As applied to the brain, either its left or its right half.
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