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单词 macular degeneration
释义

macular degeneration

noun

: progressive deterioration of the macula resulting in a gradual loss of the central part of the visual field
especially : age-related macular degeneration

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web So would, say, more insight into early stages of macular degeneration, where treatments are needed to protect against worsening disease. Ron Winslow, WSJ, 4 Sep. 2022 Corn is also high in lutein and zeaxanthin, two carotenoids that may help decrease the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts, Zumpano said, and contains B vitamins as well as essential minerals such as magnesium and potassium. Casey Barber, CNN, 16 Aug. 2022 Meanwhile, sales of other drugs remained healthy, such as its macular degeneration drug Eylea and antiasthma and skin disorder treatment Dupixent, in partnership with Sanofi. Larry Light, Fortune, 14 July 2022 In his mid-nineties, as macular degeneration progressively eroded his vision, Roger sat closer, then closer, to the TV. Mark Singer, The New Yorker, 1 June 2022 In May 2015, Brown revealed that her eyesight was failing due to macular degeneration, which was later written into a storyline. Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2022 He was hit with Starsgardt disease, a type of macular degeneration, at age 11, but was able to continue participating in sports, including football. cleveland, 3 June 2022 Get your eyes checked once a year by an eye care professional who will look for changes in your eyesight as well as check for cataracts and diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration. Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 25 May 2022 Possible complications include kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke, nerve damage, macular degeneration, blindness, vascular issues and even amputations. Carolyn Barber, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

macular degeneration

noun

: progressive deterioration of the macula of the eye resulting in a gradual loss of the central part of the visual field
especially : age-related macular degeneration
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