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night blindness

/ˈnaɪt blaɪndnəs/noun

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रतौंधी

Core word

noun
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    [U]

    a condition in which a person cannot see well in poor light or in the dark

    रतौंधी

    • Night blindness is an early sign of vitamin A deficiency.
    • Carrots are often recommended to people with night blindness.
    • Night blindness can be treated with a diet rich in vitamin A.
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    • He was worried about night blindness because he could not see well while driving after dark.
    • The doctor tested her eyes for night blindness.
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General knowledge

Night blindness is caused mainly by a lack of vitamin A.

GK: रतौंधी (night blindness) मुख्य रूप से vitamin A की कमी से होती है।