PAPILLEDEMA
\pˈapɪlˌɛdɪmə], \pˈapɪlˌɛdɪmə], \p_ˈa_p_ɪ_l_ˌɛ_d_ɪ_m_ə]\
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swelling of the optic disc (where the optic nerve enters the eyeball); usually associated with an increase in intraocular pressure
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swelling of the optic disc (where the optic nerve enters the eyeball); usually associated with an increase in intraocular pressure
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Swelling of the OPTIC DISK, usually in association with increased intracranial pressure, characterized by hyperemia, blurring of the disk margins, microhemorrhages, blind spot enlargement, and engorgement of retinal veins. Chronic papilledema may cause OPTIC ATROPHY and visual loss. (Miller et al., Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology, 4th ed, p175)
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