retinitis
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of retinitis
From New Latin, dating back to 1860–65; see origin at retina, -itis
Example Sentences
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A small Australian biotech started to test it 15 years ago as a treatment for retinitis pigmentosa, a group of rare genetic eye diseases, although that research did not pan out.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Petrou was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative disorder that leads to vision loss, at age 18.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
And retinitis, which can cause temporary or permanent vision loss during infection, can also appear years after the measles infection.
From Salon ● Mar. 11, 2025
The study, led by Goethe University Frankfurt, sheds light on how specific mutations may lead to the retinal disease retinitis pigmentosa.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 14, 2024
It’s called retinitis pigmentosa and it’s like watching the world through a toilet paper roll.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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