Retinoblastoma - Glossary
Glossary
Malignancy (Cancer): An abnormal growth of tissue in an organ which can spread to other organsTumor: An abnormal growth of tissue, that may be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous)
Sclera: White visible portion of the eye
Orbit: The bony socket containing the eyeball
Pseudoglioma: A collective term to denote the conditions that simulate retinoblastoma by producing a whitish reflex in the pupil
Coloboma: Absence of tissue in any part of the eye
Endophthalmitis: Inflammation of the intraocular contents, particularly the vitreous
Vitreous: The thick gel that fills the posterior segment of the eye
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