Pathology · Sensory System · Medium
Retinoblastoma
Meaning: Malignant tumour of the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye, mainly affecting young children.
In practice: A white pupillary reflex in the photo prompted urgent referral for retinoblastoma.
Word parts
- -oma means a lump, mass or tumour
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