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a retina whose inner layers are separated from the pigment epithelial layer; see retinal detachment, under detachment.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
detached retina
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retina — n. a detached retina * * * [ retɪnə] a detached retina … Combinatory dictionary
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Retina, detached — A retina that separates from its connection at the back of the eye. The process of retinal detachment is usually due to a tear (a rip) in the retina, often when the vitreous gel pulls loose or separates from its attachment to the retina, most… … Medical dictionary
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