PRA is
a gradual degeneration of the retinal tissue.
This is often the result of
the gradual degeneration of the tissues that make up the ends of long bones such as those in the hips, legs, and even digits.
Gradual degeneration of the mitral valve is an inherited condition in many old and young King Charles Cavalier Spaniels.
Spinal muscular atrophy involves wasting of the skeletal muscles and is caused by
gradual degeneration of nerve cells in the spinal cord.
Gradual degeneration of these cells causes a reduction in a vital chemical neurotransmitter, dopamine.
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By hiring non-owner employees whenever an opportunity for growth presents itself a two - tier system is produced — owners and non-owners — and this has been widely seen as leading to the
degeneration of the worker - owned company, marking its
gradual descent into capitalist ownership.
These retinal cells are the type that are killed off in macular
degeneration, eventually leading to the death
of photoreceptors, and the
gradual loss
of central vision.
This disorder can be due to backward movement
of the valve (prolapsing), thickening
of the valve,
gradual (chronic)
degeneration of the valve, bacterial infection
of the valve, narrowing
of the opening in the valve or dysfunction
of the muscles or chords controlling the valve.
Muscular
degeneration and chronic irritation commonly lead to the
gradual loss
of vision, so look for foods that are high in antioxidants to help protect your dog's or cat's eyes.
It often takes years
of gradual bone
degeneration until a dog becomes symptomatic.
Unique to the canine stifle, cranial cruciate ligament disease appears to involve a
gradual degeneration and destruction
of the ligament itself.
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) belongs to a group
of inherited retinal disorders associated with
gradual vision impairment due to
degeneration of retinal photoreceptors in various dog breeds.
Disc herniation is often caused by
gradual aging and disk
degeneration due to loss
of water content.