retrolental fibroplasia

fibroplasia /fi·bro·pla·sia/ (-pla´zhah) the formation of fibrous tissue.fibroplas´tic

retrolental fibroplasia (RLF) retinopathy of prematurity.

[-len′təl]

Etymology: L, retro + lentil, lens, fibra, fiber; Gk, plassein, to mold

1 a formation of fibrous tissue behind the lens of the eye, resulting in blindness.

2 a severe form of retinopathy in premature infants associated with complete retinal detachment. It can be prevented by timely administration of retinal laser therapy.

fibroplasia [fi″bro-pla´zhah]

the formation of fibrous tissue, as occurs normally in the healing of a wound or abnormally in certain tissues. adj., adj fibroplas´tic.

retrolental fibroplasia retinopathy of prematurity.

retrolental

behind the lens of the eye.

retrolental fibroplasia

a retinopathy caused by exposure to high concentrations of oxygen at a young age; reported in kittens.

retrolental fibroplasia

Retinopathy of prematurity, see there

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These include the sight-saving movement; facial vision (that is, the idea of people with visual impairments possessing a sixth sense); and the incorrect belief that poor nutrition was the cause of retrolental fibroplasia rather than concentrated exposure to oxygen, as was later determined and reported in the journal in 1946.

A look back: celebrating 100 years of knowledge: a review and future ... by Bina, Michael / Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness

It was hoped they would aid us against what was then called retrolental fibroplasia (now called retinopathy of prematurity).

Reflections on neonatal pulse oximetry by Salyer, John / FOCUS: Journal for Respiratory Care & Sleep Medicine

Thus, the conduct of a physician whose best judgment it was in 1953 that prolonged exposure of neonates to oxygen caused retrolental fibroplasia but who nevertheless employed such treatment for research purposes was found to have fallen below the standard of ca re.

News potpourri (*). (SPECIAL FEATURE) by Southern Medical Journal

retrograde conduction

Retrograde Cystography

retrograde cystoscopy

retrograde ejaculation

retrograde infantilism

retrograde infection

retrograde menstruation