Look up: retinoschisis

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   Retinoschisis
   Retinoschisis: Splitting of the retina. From retina + -schisis (splitting).
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   retinoschisis
   Degenerative splitting of the retina, with cyst formation between the two layers. ... Origin: retino-+ G. Schisis, division ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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   Retinoschisis
   `Retinoschisis` is an uncommon eye disease characterized by the abnormal splitting of the retina's sensory layers, usually in the outer plexiform layer, with resulting loss of visual function. The retina, which consists of multiple layers of interconnected nerve and pigment cells, separates into separate layers resulting in a loss of vision in the corresponding visual field. It is estimated that retinoschisis affects one in 5,000 to 25,000 indi...
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   retinoschisis
   (ret″ĭ-nos´kĭ-sis) splitting of the retina, occurring in the nerve fiber layer (in juvenile form), or in the external plexiform layer (in adult form).
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   retinoschisis
   retinoschisis (s), retinoschises (pl) 1. Degeneration of the retina causing splitting and the formation of cysts between retinal layers. 2. Degenerative splitting of the retina into separate layers
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