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noun Ophthalmology.
degeneration of the central portion of the retina, resulting in a loss of sharp vision.
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Words nearby macular degeneration
macula densa, macula flava, macula lutea, macular amyloidosis, macular area, macular degeneration, macula retinae, macular leprosy, macula sacculi, maculate, maculation
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British Dictionary definitions for macular degeneration
macular degeneration
noun
pathological changes in the macula lutea, resulting in loss of central vision: a common cause of blindness in the elderly
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Medical definitions for macular degeneration
macular degeneration
n.
Degeneration of the macula lutea characterized by spots of pigmentation and causing a reduction or loss of central vision.
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Scientific definitions for macular degeneration
macular degeneration
[ mÄkā²yÉ-lÉr ]
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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