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kayser-fleischer ring

/ˈkaɪzər ˈflaɪʃər rɪŋ/

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/ˈkaɪzər ˈflaɪʃər rɪŋ/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий тёмное кольцо, появляющееся вокруг радужной оболочки глаза, вызванное отложениями меди, обычно связанное с болезнью Вильсона.

A medical term referring to a dark ring that appears around the iris of the eye, caused by copper deposits, typically associated with Wilson's disease.

  1. Medical signC2formal

    A dark ring that appears around the iris of the eye, caused by copper deposits, often associated with Wilson's disease.

    ruКольцо Кайзера-Флейшера

    • The ophthalmologist observed a Kayser-Fleischer ring during the eye exam.
    • Kayser-Fleischer rings are a key diagnostic sign for Wilson's disease.
    • The patient was tested for liver disease after the discovery of a Kayser-Fleischer ring.