Definition of Retinopathy

1. Noun. A disease of the retina that can result in loss of vision.

Generic synonyms: Eye Disease
Specialized synonyms: Diabetic Retinopathy

Definition of Retinopathy

1. Noun. (medicine) Non-inflammatory disease of the retina. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Retinopathy

1. [n -THIES]

Medical Definition of Retinopathy

1. 1. Retinitis: inflammation of the retina. 2. Retinosis: degenerative, noninflammatory condition of the retina. Origin: Gr. Pathos = disease This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Retinopathy

retinoic
retinoic acid
retinoic acid 4-hydroxylase
retinoid
retinoids
retinol
retinol-binding protein
retinol 4-hydroxylase
retinol dehydratase
retinol dehydrogenase
retinol isomerase
retinols
retinopapillitis
retinopapillitis of premature infants
retinopathies
retinopathy (current term)
retinopathy of prematurity
retinopathy punctata albescens
retinopexy
retinophora
retinophorae
retinophoral
retinopiesis
retinoschises
retinoschisis
retinoscope
retinoscopes
retinoscopies
retinoscopy
retinotectal

Literary usage of Retinopathy

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

1. Guide To Clinical Preventive Services by U. S. Preventive Services Task Force (1989)
"Relation of the course of retinopathy to control of diabetes, age, and therapeutic ... Blood glucose control and the evolution of diabetic retinopathy and ..."

2. Diabetes in America by Ronald Aubert (1996)
"Dasbach E, Fryback DG, Newcomb PA, Klein R, Klein BEK: Cost-effectiveness of strategies for detecting diabetic retinopathy. Med Care 29:20-39, 1991 40. ..."

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