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MeSH Heading: Macular Degeneration
Tree Number(s): C11.768.585.439
Unique ID: D008268
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008268
Scope Note: Degenerative changes in the RETINA usually of older adults which results in a loss of vision in the center of the visual field (the MACULA LUTEA) because of damage to the retina. It occurs in dry and wet forms.
Entry Term(s): Age-Related Macular Degeneration; Age-Related Maculopathies; Age-Related Maculopathy; Macular Degeneration, Age-Related; Macular Dystrophy; Maculopathies, Age-Related; Maculopathy; Maculopathy, Age-Related
NLM Classification #: WW 273
Previous Indexing: Retinal Degeneration (1970-1978)
See Also: Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy
Public MeSH Note: 79; was see under RETINAL DEGENERATION 1970-78
Online Note: search RETINAL DEGENERATION 1970-74
History Note: 79(75); was see under RETINAL DEGENERATION 1970-78
Date Established: 1979/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2019/04/29

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rehabilitation (RH)

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veterinary (VE)

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