| 单词 | retinopathy of prematurity |
| 释义 | > as lemmasretinopathy of prematurity retinopathy of prematurity n. a disorder characterized by the proliferation of blood vessels and fibrous tissue in the retina and adjacent parts of the eye, typically occurring in premature babies of low birthweight given high concentrations of oxygen, and often resulting in blindness; also called retrolental fibroplasia. ΚΠ 1951 Amer. Jrnl. Ophthalmol. 34 1249/1 The retinopathy of prematurity is a common cause of blindness in the preschool age. 1992 Independent 18 Aug. 4/7 The condition is known as retinopathy of prematurity, or ROP, and affects babies born at 31 weeks of gestation or earlier. 2005 N.Y. Times 2 Jan. 22/5 Now known as ‘retinopathy of prematurity’, the disorder still affects the tiniest babies but has otherwise become much easier to prevent. < as lemmas |
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