Medical Dictionary

amaurosis fugax

noun amaurosis fu·gax \-ˈf(y)ü-ˌgaks\

Medical Definition of AMAUROSIS FUGAX

:  temporary partial or complete loss of sight especially from the effects of excessive acceleration (as in flight)

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