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Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D012174
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D012174
Preferred Name

Retinitis Pigmentosa

Definitions
Hereditary, progressive degeneration of the retina due to death of ROD PHOTORECEPTORS initially and subsequent death of CONE PHOTORECEPTORS. It is characterized by deposition of pigment in the retina.
Synonyms
Pigmentary Retinopathy
Tapetoretinal Degeneration
Retinopathies, Pigmentary
Tapetoretinal Degenerations
Pigmentary Retinopathies
Retinopathy, Pigmentary
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