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Macular degenerationAMD

Also called Loss of central vision

OphthalmologyImportant

Deterioration of the macula causing central vision loss with preserved peripheral vision, a leading cause of blindness in older adults.

Korean

황반변성

황반(망막 중심부)의 점진적 퇴화로 중심 시력이 손실되는 질환; 주변 시력은 유지됨.

French

Dégénérescence maculaire(DMLA)

Dégénérescence de la macula provoquant une perte de la vision centrale, la vision périphérique restant intacte ; première cause de cécité chez les adultes âgés.

Word parts

  • de-Prefix(Latin) Down, away from, removal
  • macul/oRoot(Latin) Spot, stain, macula
  • -arSuffix(Latin) Pertaining to

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