Medical Definition of Retinopathy of prematurity

1. A bilateral retinopathy occurring in premature infants treated with excessively high concentrations of oxygen, characterised by vascular dilatation, proliferation, and tortuosity, oedema, and retinal detachment, with ultimate conversion of the retina into a fibrous mass that can be seen as a dense retrolental membrane. Usually growth of the eye is arrested and may result in microophthalmia, and blindness may occur. (03 Jul 1999)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Retinopathy Of Prematurity

retinoids
retinoids
retinol
retinol
retinol-binding protein
retinols
retinol 4-hydroxylase
retinol dehydratase
retinol dehydrogenase
retinol isomerase
retinopapillitis
retinopapillitis of premature infants
retinopathies
retinopathy
retinopathy
retinopathy of prematurity (current term)
retinopathy punctata albescens
retinopexy
retinophora
retinophoral
retinopiesis
retinoschisis
retinoscope
retinoscopies
retinoscopy
retinoscopy
retinotectal
retinotomy
retino tectal connection
retint

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