glaucoma
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.glau·co·ma
noun \glau̇-ˈkō-mə, glȯ-\Definition of GLAUCOMA
: a disease of the eye marked by increased pressure within the eyeball that can result in damage to the optic disk and gradual loss of vision
See Origin of GLAUCOMA
Latin, cataract, from Greek glaukōma, from glaukoun to have a cataract, from glaukos
First Known Use: 1885
glau·co·ma
noun \glau̇-ˈkō-mə, glȯ-\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of GLAUCOMA
: a disease of the eye marked by increased pressure within the eyeball that can result in damage to the optic disk and gradual loss of vision
glaucoma
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)Disease marked by increased pressure in the eye. A result of blockage of the flow of fluid (aqueous humour) at the outer edge of the iris, this pressure is transmitted to the optic nerve head and the retina. Chronic glaucoma can be treated with drugs that contract the pupil. Acute glaucoma may be intermittent. Permanent relief requires surgery to provide an outlet for the fluid. Either type causes vision impairment or blindness if untreated.
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