synechia

synechia definition - medical

syn·ech·i·a (sĭ-nĕkˈē-ə, -nēˈkē-ə)

noun pl. syn·ech·i·ae (sĭ-nĕkˈē-ēˌ, -nēˈkē-ēˌ)
  1. An adhesion of parts, especially involving the iris.
  2. Anterior synechia.
  3. Posterior synechia.

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