Gyrate Atrophy
| Definition: |
Progressive, autosomal recessive, diffuse atrophy of the choroid, pigment epithelium, and sensory retina that begins in childhood. |
| Notes: |
a hered eye dis; /congen permitted: read MeSH definition |
| Previously Indexed: |
Atrophy (1970-1989),Choroid (1970-1989),Retinal Degeneration (1970-1989) |
Gyrate Atrophy Definitions and Terms
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