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age-related macular degeneration
Pronunciation
AYJ reh-LAYT-id MA-kyoo-lur dee-JEH-neh-RAY-shun
Definition
AMD. An eye disease that results in a loss of central, "straight-ahead" vision. AMD is the leading cause of vision loss in older Americans.
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