open-angle glaucoma

[ oh-puhn-ang-guhl glaw-koh-muh, glou-koh-muh ]

noun
  1. Ophthalmology. a type of glaucoma, abnormally high fluid pressure in the eye, usually caused by blockage of the channel through which aqueous humor drains.

Origin of open-angle glaucoma

1
First recorded in 1950–55
  • Also called chron·ic glau·co·ma, wide-an·gle glau·co·ma .

Words Nearby open-angle glaucoma

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