retinopathy

[ret-n-op-uh-thee]

noun

Ophthalmology.

1. any diseased condition of the retina, especially one that is noninflammatory.

retinopathy

/ ˌrɛtɪˈnɒpəθɪ /

noun

1. any of various noninflammatory diseases of the retina which may have serious effects on vision

Word History and Origins

Origin of retinopathy¹

First recorded in 1930–35; retin(a) + -o- + -pathy

Example Sentences

Diabetic retinopathy develops in fairly clear stages, which means that AI can be trained to pick it up.

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Since RUNX1 is active in other diseases, the researchers also hope to apply their mRNA system and RUNX1-Trap therapy to treat other retinal conditions like wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

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Later, a nurse with nicotine stains on her fingernails, tells my parents I have developed retinopathy of prematurity, an eye condition caused by all that one-hundo oxygen.

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AI is quickly being integrated into healthcare, including programs that diagnose diabetic retinopathy, analyze mammograms and connect patients with nurses remotely.

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Many ocular diseases cause abnormalities in a person's ERG signals, including glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa, and diabetic retinopathy.

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