glaucoma

[ glaw-koh-muh, glou- ]

/ glɔˈkoʊ mə, glaʊ- /

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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 ).

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Origin of glaucoma

First recorded in 1635–45; Latin glaucōma, from Greek glaúkōma “opacity of the eye lens, cataract”; see origin at glauco-, -oma (cataracts and glaucoma were not clearly distinguished until the early 18th century)

OTHER WORDS FROM glaucoma

glau·co·ma·tous

[glaw-koh-muh-tuhs, -kom-uh-, glou-], /glɔˈkoʊ mə təs, -ˈkɒm ə-, glaʊ-/, adjective

Words nearby glaucoma

Glauber's salt, Glauce, glaucescent, glauco-, glaucodot, glaucoma, glauconite, glaucophane, glaucous, glaucous gull, glaur

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How to use glaucoma in a sentence

Before Oto’s untimely demise, and following a car accident, Kafuku is informed that he has emerging glaucoma in one eye.
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Abnormal responses by this receptor may play a role in glaucoma, an eye disease, and high blood pressure, too.
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Abnormal pressure sensing may contribute to glaucoma and high blood pressure, too.
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Bijani was born with retinopathy and glaucoma, and his sight gradually disappeared during his first four years.
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I have been recently diagnosed with narrow angle glaucoma in both eyes.
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An iridectomy is usually performed as for glaucoma; this may be omitted.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various
Glaucoma following extraction occurs as a result of (a) soft lens matter blocking the angle of the anterior chamber.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various
If the lens be in the anterior chamber immediate extraction is called for, as glaucoma is a usual complication.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various
Glaucoma may result from the dislocation of the nucleus into the anterior chamber and should be treated as described above.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various
In acute cases and in cases of secondary glaucoma where there are many adhesions a general ansthetic is desirable.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various

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, adjective

Word Origin for glaucoma

C17: from Latin, from Greek glaukōma, from glaukos; see glaucous

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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.