Retinal artery occlusion occurs when the retinal artery (or one of its branches) becomes blocked. This results in the blood and nutrient supply to the nerve layer of the retina being cut off. This leads to permanent damage and is a common cause of sudden loss of vision in one eye.
quench definition: Quench is defined as to satisfy or to extinguish. (verb) An example of to quench is to have a cold drink when thirsty. An example of to quench is to put out a fire. ...
2. [+ object] : to raise (your shoulders or back) while bending your head forward especially to hide or protect your face. He hunched his shoulders as he headed out into the storm. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples. hunch /ËhÊntÊ/ noun.plural hunches.hunch. /ËhÊntÊ/. noun. plural hunches. Learner's definition of HUNCH. [count]. : a belief or idea about something (especially a future event) that is not based on facts or evidence.+ object] : to raise (your shoulders or back) while bending your head forward especially to hide or protect your face. He hunched his shoulders as he headed out into the storm. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples. hunch /ËhÊntÊ/ noun. plural hunches. hunch.