retinitis

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[L. retina, retina, + Gr. itis, inflammation]
Inflammation of the retina. Symptoms include diminished vision, contractions of fields or scotomata, alteration in the apparent size of objects, and photophobia.
SEE: retinopathy

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[L. retina, retina, + Gr. itis, inflammation]
Inflammation of the retina. Symptoms include diminished vision, contractions of fields or scotomata, alteration in the apparent size of objects, and photophobia.
SEE: retinopathy

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