Glaucoma

Definition: Meaning of, glaucoma in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɡlɔːˈkəʊmə /

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glaucoma used in phrases

acute glaucoma (noun)
1. glaucoma in which the iris blocks the outflow of aqueous humour
angle-closure glaucoma (noun)
1. glaucoma in which the iris blocks the outflow of aqueous humour
chronic glaucoma (noun)
1. glaucoma caused by blockage of the canal of Schlemm; produces gradual loss of peripheral vision
closed-angle glaucoma (noun)
1. glaucoma in which the iris blocks the outflow of aqueous humour
normal tension glaucoma (noun)
1. glaucoma that results from damage to the optic nerve although the intraocular pressure is normal
open-angle glaucoma (noun)
1. glaucoma caused by blockage of the canal of Schlemm; produces gradual loss of peripheral vision
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Pronunciation: ˈwazək

Parts of Speech: noun

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