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lateral vision

[/ˈlætərəl ˈvɪʒən/]
noun
visão lateral
1. The ability to see objects or movement to the side while looking straight ahead; peripheral vision
Athletes need good lateral vision to be aware of their surroundings during competition.
Os atletas precisam de boa visão lateral para estar cientes do seu ambiente durante a competição.
2. In anatomy, the field of vision extending to the sides of the direct line of sight
The doctor tested the patient's lateral vision to check for visual field defects.
O médico testou a visão lateral do paciente para verificar deficiências no campo visual.
Synonyms
peripheral visionside visionindirect visionvisão periféricavisão lateral periférica
Antonyms
central visiondirect visionvisão centralvisão direta

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
visão lateral
Standard term used in medical and sports contexts
São Paulo
visão lateral
Standard usage in optometry and sports training
Portugal
visão lateral
Standard medical and anatomical term

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep an eye on something from the corner of your eye
peripheral awareness
manter algo de vista periférica
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