coloboma

coloboma definition - medical

col·o·bo·ma (kŏlˌə-bōˈmə)

noun pl. col·o·bo·mas or col·o·bo·ma·ta (-mə-tə)
An anomaly of the eye, usually a developmental defect, often resulting in some vision loss.

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