aortoptosia

/əˌɔrtɒpˈtoʊsiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare condition in which a portion of the retina is supplied with blood through a branch of the aorta.

“The patient was diagnosed with aortoptosia, a condition that affects the blood supply to the retina.”

Synonyms

  • aortic retinal syndrome
  • retinal ischemia

Antonyms

  • healthy retinal function
  • normal retinal blood supply