bitemporal hemianopia

a loss of vision in both the left half of the left visual field and the right half of the right visual field. It is caused by injury (compression) of the optic chiasm. See hemianopia.

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November 22nd 2024

morbid obesity

the condition of having a body mass index over 39 or weighing 50% to 100% over one’s ideal weight. Morbid obesity is associated with diabetes mellitus, heart disease, joint pain, sleep apnea, and stroke.