definitions

open-angle glaucoma

[ oh-puh n-ang-guh l ]
/ ˈoʊ pənˌæŋ gəl /

noun

Ophthalmology. See under glaucoma.

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Nearby words

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Definition for open-angle glaucoma (2 of 2)

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

First recorded in 1635–45, glaucoma is from the Greek word glaúkōma opacity of the eye lens. See glauco-, -oma

Related forms

glau·co·ma·tous [glaw-koh-muh-tuh s, -kom-uh-, glou-] /glɔˈkoʊ mə təs, -ˈkɒm ə-, glaʊ-/, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for open-angle 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

glaucomatous, adjective

Word Origin for glaucoma

C17: from Latin, from Greek glaukōma, from glaukos; see glaucous
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Medicine definitions for open-angle glaucoma (1 of 2)

open-angle glaucoma

[ ō′pən-ăng′gəl ]

n.

Primary glaucoma in which the aqueous humor has free access to the trabecular reticulum.simple glaucoma

Medicine definitions for open-angle glaucoma (2 of 2)

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.

Related forms

glau•co′ma•tous (-kō′mə-təs) adj.
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Science definitions for open-angle 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.
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Culture definitions for open-angle 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.

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