Preferred Name |
Posterior vitreous detachment |
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Synonyms |
Vitreous detachment |
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Definitions |
Separation of the vitreous humor from the retina. The vitreous humour is a transparent and colorless gel located between the retina and the lens. In posterior vitreous detachment (PVD), the vitreous membrane (which surrounds the vitreous humor) separates from the retina. This condition is common in individuals over 65 years of age but may occur in younger persons. PVD is often characterized by flashes of light and floaters, and may be complicated by retinal detachment. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0001489 |
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comment |
The vitreous humour is a transparent and colorless gel located between the retina and the lens. In posterior vitreous detachment (PVD), the vitreous membrane (which surrounds the vitreous humor) separates from the retina. This condition is common in individuals over 65 years of age but may occur in younger persons. PVD is often characterized by flashes of light and floaters, and may be complicated by retinal detachment. |
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database_cross_reference |
SNOMEDCT_US:247081001 MSH:D020255 UMLS:C0423361 |
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definition |
Separation of the vitreous humor from the retina. |
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has exact synonym |
Vitreous detachment |
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id |
HP:0001489 |
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label |
Posterior vitreous detachment |
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notation |
HP:0001489 |
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prefLabel |
Posterior vitreous detachment |
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subClassOf |