Disease or Syndrome
rubeosis iridis
Definitions related to rubeosis iridis:
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Formation of new blood vessels on the iris. The new vessels do not display the typical radially symmertic growth pattern of normal iris blood vessels, but rather appear disorganized. Rubeosis usually starts from the pupillary border with tiny tufts of dilated capillaries or red spots that can only be appreciated with high magnification.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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(iris neovascularization) New growth of vessels on the surface of the iris.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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