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Choroideremia
Definition 1
A rare, X-linked inherited disorder characterized by choroid atrophy and retinal degeneration. It leads to progressive loss of vision. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
An X chromosome-linked abnormality characterized by atrophy of the choroid and degeneration of the retinal pigment epithelium causing night blindness. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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