buphthalmia

buphthalmia definition - medical

buph·thal·mi·a (bo͞of-thălˈmē-ə) or buph·thal·mos (-məs, -mŏsˌ) or buph·thal·mus (-məs)

noun
A disease of infancy marked by an increase of intraocular fluid and consequent enlargement of the eyeball. Also called congenital glaucoma.

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