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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And research hints that a drug class called fenofibrates, which has been used to treat abnormal levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, can reduce the risk that early diabetic retinopathy will become more severe. Liz Szabo, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025 Cloudy vision can be accompanied by other eye symptoms, which develop in any number of conditions that affect the eyes, including cataracts, AMD, diabetic retinopathy, and inflammatory eye conditions. Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025 However, middle child Isaac was born with retinopathy of prematurity. Ramal Nasim updated July 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025 Meanwhile, 25% focus on diabetes and endocrinology, where eye exams play a crucial role in monitoring complications like diabetic retinopathy. Sonali Bloom, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for retinopathy

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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 17 Oct. 2025.

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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