Disinsertion

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A tear (rupture) near the periphery of the retina.

    "While disinsertions are probably due to peripheral cystic degeneration of the retina or to peripheral degenerative chorio-retinitis, traumatic tears which appear in the pre-equatorial zone may simulate disinsertions."

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"While disinsertions are probably due to peripheral cystic degeneration of the retina or to peripheral degenerative chorio-retinitis, traumatic tears which appear in the pre-equatorial zone may simulate disinsertions."

Etymology

From dis- + insertion.

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