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vitreous detachment [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Visual Disorders
DEF

Separation of vitreous gel from its normal attachments.

OBS

Frequently occurs with aging as the vitreous liquifies, but may occur in diseases such as diabetes and severe myopia.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles de la vision
DEF

Rétraction du vitré de son insertion postérieure au pourtour du disque optique.

Spanish

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