macular degeneration
noun Ophthalmology.
degeneration of the central portion of the retina, resulting in a loss of sharp vision.
Words nearby macular degeneration
macula retinae,
macula sacculi,
macula utriculi,
macular amyloidosis,
macular area,
macular degeneration,
macular leprosy,
maculate,
maculation,
macule,
maculocerebral
British Dictionary definitions for macular degeneration
macular degeneration
noun
pathological changes in the macula lutea, resulting in loss of central vision: a common cause of blindness in the elderly
Medical definitions for macular degeneration
macular degeneration
n.
Degeneration of the macula lutea characterized by spots of pigmentation and causing a reduction or loss of central vision.
Scientific definitions for macular degeneration
macular degeneration
[ măk′yə-lər ]
A progressive condition, usually seen in the elderly, characterized by a gradual loss of vision in the central area of the visual field and eventual blindness.