macular degeneration, age-related (ARMD, AMD). A common, chronic degenerative condition found in a large percentage of elderly patients (and sometimes middle-aged ones) characterized by loss of central vision.
Tiger Symbol The tiger is a symbol for power and energy all over the world. It is featured prominently in Chinese mythology and is the second best behind the lion in the badge of military ranking.
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Paper tiger. Paper tiger is a literal English translation of the Chinese phrase zhÇlÇohÇ, meaning something that seems as threatening as a tiger, but does not withstand challenge. The phrase is an ancient one in Chinese culture, but sources differ as to when it entered the English vocabulary.