scintillating scotoma
noun
: a blind spot in the visual field that is bordered by shimmering or flashing light and that is often a premonitory symptom of migraine attack
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“Scintillating scotoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/scintillating%20scotoma. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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