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Fields of Study > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > eye diseases > retinal diseases > retinal degeneration > retinitis pigmentosa
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > eye diseases > retinal diseases > retinal degeneration > retinitis pigmentosa
Preferred Term:

retinitis pigmentosa

Definition:
Hereditary, progressive degeneration of the retina due to death of rod photoreceptors initially and subsequent death of cone photoreceptors. It is characterized by deposition of pigment in the retina.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
retinal degeneration
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • rod cone dystrophies
  • pigmentary retinopathy
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/317435
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