scintillating scotoma
scintillating scotoma · scintillating scotomas
A visual aura that originates from the brain, and may precede a migraine headache, but…A visual aura that originates from the brain, and may precede a migraine headache, but can also occur acephalgically (without a headache).
Meaning
1 sensesA visual aura that originates from the brain, and may precede a migraine headache, but can also occur acephalgically (without a headache).
More definitions
- a localized area of diminished vision edged by shimmering colored lights; in many people it indicates the onset of migraine
Forms
plural: scintillating scotomas| Singular | scintillating scotoma |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- a localized area of diminished vision edged by shimmering colored lights; in many people it indicates the onset of migraine:flittering scotoma