diabetic retinopathy

Noun

Meaning

retinopathy involving damage to the small blood vessels in the retina; results from chronically high blood glucose levels in people with poorly controlled diabetes

Synonyms

Hypernyms

Examples

Diabetic retinopathy damage to the retina caused by growth of very small blood vessels. Source: Internet

Diabetic retinopathy is the most common cause of new blindness in people between 20 and 74. This image shows pools of blood, or hemorrhages, in the retina. Source: Internet

Diabetic retinopathy is one of several possible health complications that people with type 2 diabetes may face if they do not control their blood sugar levels well. Source: Internet

The collagen XVIII gene is located on chromosome 21. Pathogenesis Illustration depicting diabetic retinopathy Diabetic retinopathy is the result of microvascular retinal changes. Source: Internet

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