glaucoma

glaucoma definition - medical

glau·co·ma (glou-kōˈmə, glô-)

noun
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·coˈma·tous (-kōˈmə-təs) adjective

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