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Definition of Macular degeneration

1. Noun. Eye disease caused by degeneration of the cells of the macula lutea and results in blurred vision; can cause blindness.

Definition of Macular degeneration

1. Noun. A disease of the retina of the eye resulting in loss of central vision. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Macular degeneration

1. Breakdown or damage to a portion of the retina known as the macula. Symptoms include blurring of vision (in central visual field), colours appear dim and difficulty reading or performing work up close. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Macular Degeneration

Literary usage of Macular degeneration

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Mammalian Models for Research on Aging by Bennett J. Cohen, Institute Of Laboratory Animal Resources, National Research Council Staff (1981)
"SENILE macular degeneration Definition Senile macular degeneration is a ... Clinical and Pathological Manifestations Senile macular degeneration may be ..."

2. Bound for Good Health: A Collection of Age Pages (1993)
"Age-related macular degeneration is a condition in which the macula (a part of ... Early detection of macular degeneration is important since some cases may ..."

3. Low Vision & Blindness: Research And Development by Gale (INT) Watson (1999)
"4, October 1999 Pages-312 Department of Veterans Affairs Visual Factors and Mobility in Persons with Age-Related macular degeneration Thomas Kuyk, PhD; ..."

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