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macular degeneration

/ˈmækjʊlər dɪˌdʒenəˈreɪʃən/

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/ˈmækjʊlər dɪˌdʒenəˈreɪʃən/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, поражающее макулу — центральную часть сетчатки, приводящее к прогрессирующей потере центрального зрения, часто связанное со старением.

A medical condition that affects the macula, the central part of the retina, leading to progressive loss of central vision, often associated with aging.

  1. Eye diseaseC1formal

    A medical condition that causes damage to the macula, a small spot near the center of the retina, leading to loss of central vision.

    ruЗаболевание глаз

    • Age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss in older adults.
    • The doctor diagnosed her with dry macular degeneration.
    • Treatments can slow the progression of macular degeneration but not cure it.