geographic atrophy

English

Etymology

The regions of atrophied cells resemble a geographical map.

Noun

geographic atrophy (uncountable)

  1. An advanced form of age-related macular degeneration that can result in the progressive and irreversible loss of retinal tissue and a loss of central vision.
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