glaucoma
[ glaw-koh-muh, glou- ]
/ glɔˈkoʊ mə, glaʊ- /
noun
Ophthalmology.
abnormally high fluid pressure in the eye, most commonly caused either by blockage of the channel through which aqueous humor drains (open-angle glaucoma or chronic glaucoma) or by pressure of the iris against the lens, which traps the aqueous humor (angle-closure glaucoma or acute glaucoma).
Origin of glaucoma
OTHER WORDS FROM glaucoma
glau·co·ma·tous [glaw-koh-muh-tuh s, -kom-uh-, glou-] /glɔˈkoʊ mə təs, -ˈkɒm ə-, glaʊ-/, adjectiveWords nearby glaucoma
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British Dictionary definitions for glaucoma
glaucoma
/ (ɡlɔːˈkəʊmə) /
noun
a disease of the eye in which pressure within the eyeball damages the optic disc, impairing vision, sometimes progressing to blindness
Derived forms of glaucoma
glaucomatous, adjectiveWord Origin for glaucoma
C17: from Latin, from Greek
glaukōma, from
glaukos; see
glaucous
Medical definitions for glaucoma
glaucoma
[ glou-kō′mə, glô- ]
n.
Any of a group of eye diseases characterized by abnormally high intraocular fluid pressure, damaged optic disk, hardening of the eyeball, and partial to complete loss of vision.
Other words from glaucoma
glau•co′ma•tous (-kō′mə-təs) adj.Scientific definitions for glaucoma
glaucoma
[ glou-kō′mə, glô- ]
A disease of the eye in which the pressure of fluid inside the eyeball is abnormally high, caused by obstructed outflow of the fluid. The increased pressure can damage the optic nerve and lead to partial or complete loss of vision.
Cultural definitions for glaucoma
glaucoma
[ (glow-koh-muh, glaw-koh-muh) ]
A disease of the eye marked by increased fluid pressure in the eyeball. Glaucoma can damage the optic nerve and may result in blindness if not treated. Surgery may be required for severe cases.