RETROLENTAL FIBROPLASIA Definition & Meaning

retrolental fibroplasia

noun

Pathology.

an unusual eye disease occurring in premature infants, usually from being given high concentrations of oxygen, which causes abnormal formation of fibrous tissue behind the lens and often results in blindness.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of retrolental fibroplasia¹

First recorded in 1940–45

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A quick scan of the paper tells me it’s a definitive history of retrolental fibroplasia and it gives a full report on what was known about the disease to date, as well as some speculation as to its cause.

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But I can’t shake the question on my mind about retrolental fibroplasia.

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Retrolental fibroplasia is now called retinopathy of prematurity, or ROP, and contrary to what you might think, definitely contrary to what I thought, it's still a problem.

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On that CV I also see a lot of references to something called retrolental fibroplasia.

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Terry is the one who gave retrolental fibroplasia its name.

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