blind spot
• noun 1 Anatomy the point of entry of the optic nerve on the retina, insensitive to light. 2 an area where a person’s view is obstructed. 3 an area in which a person lacks understanding or impartiality. 4 a point within the normal range of a transmitter where there is unusually weak reception.
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