Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Crenulation or Crenulation cleavage is a texture formed in metamorphic rocks such as phyllite, schist and some gneiss by two or more stress directions resulting in superimposed foliations.
Retinal artery occlusion. Retinal artery occlusion is a blockage in one of the small arteries that carry blood to the retina. The retina is a layer of tissue in the back of the eye that is able to sense light. Causes. Retinal arteries may become blocked when a blood clot or fat deposits get stuck in the arteries.
When a retinal vein is blocked, it cannot drain blood from the retina. This leads to hemorrhages (bleeding) and leakage of fluid from the blocked blood vessels. There are two types of retinal vein occlusion: Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) is the blockage of the main retinal vein. Branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) is the blockage of one of the smaller branch veins. Nerve cells need a constant supply of blood to deliver oxygen and nutrients and blood vessels provide this supply.