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Macular degeneration

Synonym(s)

  • macula lutea degeneration
  • macular degeneration (disorder)
  • macular degeneration of retina, unspecified

Definition(s)

Degenerative changes in the macula lutea of the retina.

Definition from: MeSH via Unified Medical Language SystemThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. at the National Library of Medicine

Deterioration of the macula lutea in the retina; may be inherited, drug induced, or due to aging; leads to a severe loss of central vision while peripheral vision is retained.

Definition from: CRISP Thesaurus via Unified Medical Language SystemThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. at the National Library of Medicine

See also Understanding Medical Terminology.

 
Published: May 13, 2013