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papilledema

/ˌpæp.ɪl.ɪˈdiː.mə/

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noun

/ˌpæp.ɪl.ɪˈdiː.mə/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся отеком диска зрительного нерва, обычно вызванное повышенным внутричерепным давлением.

A medical condition characterized by swelling of the optic disc, typically caused by increased intracranial pressure.

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  1. C2formalmedical

    A medical condition characterized by swelling of the optic disc, typically caused by increased pressure within the skull.

    ruОтёк диска зрительного нерва

    • The ophthalmologist diagnosed papilledema after examining the patient's retina.
    • Papilledema can be a sign of a serious underlying neurological condition.
    • The patient's papilledema resolved after treatment for the elevated intracranial pressure.
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