macular degeneration


nounOphthalmology.
  1. degeneration of the central portion of the retina, resulting in a loss of sharp vision.

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British Dictionary definitions for macular degeneration

macular degeneration

noun
  1. pathological changes in the macula lutea, resulting in loss of central vision: a common cause of blindness in the elderly

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Scientific definitions for macular degeneration

macular degeneration

[ măkyə-lər ]


  1. A progressive condition, usually seen in the elderly, characterized by a gradual loss of vision in the central area of the visual field and eventual blindness.

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