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retinopathy

[ ret-n-op-uh-thee ]

noun

, Ophthalmology.
  1. any diseased condition of the retina, especially one that is noninflammatory.

retinopathy

/ ˌrɛtɪˈnɒpəθɪ /

noun

  1. any of various noninflammatory diseases of the retina which may have serious effects on vision
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of retinopathy1

First recorded in 1930–35; retin(a) + -o- + -pathy
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Example Sentences

Bijani was born with retinopathy and glaucoma, and his sight gradually disappeared during his first four years.

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