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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. eye diseases
  5. retinal diseases
  6. retinal degeneration
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. eye diseases
  5. retinal diseases
  6. retinal degeneration

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retinal degeneration

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information A retrogressive pathological change in the retina, focal or generalized, caused by genetic defects, inflammation, trauma, vascular disease, or aging. Degeneration affecting predominantly the macula lutea of the retina is macular degeneration.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2018

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/232129

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