Pronunciation: /dɪˈtætʃt rɪˈtɪnə/
noun A medical condition in which the retina is separated from the underlying tissue, often resulting in vision loss
A1 My friend had a detached retina and needed surgery.
A2 The doctor explained that a detached retina can cause vision loss.
B1 After experiencing flashes of light in her vision, she went to the doctor and was diagnosed with a detached retina.
B2 The ophthalmologist successfully reattached the detached retina during the surgery.
C1 Having a detached retina can be a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention.
C2 The patient's recovery after the detached retina surgery was slow but steady.
formal A detached retina is a serious medical condition that requires immediate attention from an ophthalmologist.
informal My uncle had to undergo surgery for a detached retina last year.
slang I heard that staring at screens for too long can lead to a detached retina.
figurative The team felt like a detached retina without their star player on the field.
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