retinopathy

[ ret-n-op-uh-thee ]
/ ˌrɛt nˈɒp ə θi /

noun Ophthalmology.

any diseased condition of the retina, especially one that is noninflammatory.

Origin of retinopathy

First recorded in 1930–35; retin(a) + -o- + -pathy

Words nearby retinopathy

retinoic acid, retinoid, retinol, retinol dehydrogenase, retinopapillitis, retinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity, retinopexy, retinoschisis, retinoscope, retinoscopy

Example sentences from the Web for retinopathy

  • Bijani was born with retinopathy and glaucoma, and his sight gradually disappeared during his first four years.

    Videogames for the Blind? |Winston Ross |December 16, 2012 |DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for retinopathy

retinopathy
/ (ˌrɛtɪˈnɒpəθɪ) /

noun

any of various noninflammatory diseases of the retina which may have serious effects on vision

Medical definitions for retinopathy

retinopathy
[ rĕt′n-ŏp′ə-thē ]

n.

A noninflammatory degenerative disease of the retina.