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 ^ Zidovudine Nucleoside analogue drug used as anti-HIV drug. Known to be associated with retinal toxicity. See also Suramin Sodium.

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 ^ Zinn and Haller, circle of Peripapillary ring of arterioles from the short posterior ciliary arteries which when present may supply the optic nerve head at the lamina cribrosa.

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 ^ Zinn, annulus of Annular tendon or common tendinous ring. A ring of fibrous tissue surrounding the optic nerve at its entrance at the apex of the orbit

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