retinopathy

noun

ret·​i·​nop·​a·​thy ˌre-tə-ˈnä-pə-thē How to pronounce retinopathy (audio)
plural retinopathies
: any of various noninflammatory disorders of the retina including some that cause blindness

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High blood sugar levels can end up damaging blood vessels throughout your body that can lead to major issues like kidney problems, retinopathy, stroke, and coronary artery disease, which could be tearing up your heart for real. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024 Streaks or floating spots in your vision may occur in the later stages of diabetic retinopathy. Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024 White eye can indicate retinoblastoma, a type of childhood cancer of the retina, or a handful of other eye disorders, including retinopathy of prematurity, cataracts, or Coats Disease. IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2019 Living With Diabetic Retinopathy Severe diabetes can lead to eye conditions like diabetic retinopathy. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 18 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for retinopathy 

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of retinopathy was in 1930

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“Retinopathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retinopathy. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

retinopathy

noun
ret·​i·​nop·​a·​thy ˌret-ᵊn-ˈäp-ə-thē How to pronounce retinopathy (audio)
plural retinopathies
: any of various noninflammatory disorders of the retina including some that cause blindness
diabetic retinopathy
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