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Definition of Blind spot

1. Noun. A subject about which you are ignorant or prejudiced and fail to exercise good judgment. "Golf is one of his blind spots and he's proud of it"

2. Noun. The point where the optic nerve enters the retina; not sensitive to light.

Definition of Blind spot

1. Noun. The place where the optic nerve attaches to the retina, and so where the retina cannot detect light. ¹

2. Noun. In driving, the part of the road that cannot be seen in the rear-view mirror. ¹

3. Noun. (context: figuratively) An inability to recognize a fact or think clearly about a certain topic, especially because of a prejudice. ¹

4. Noun. A location where radio reception and/or transmission is significantly poorer than in surrounding locations. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Blind spot

1. The negative scotoma in the visual field, corresponding to the optic disk. Synonym: blind spot. (05 Mar 2000)

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