Coloboma Definition

kŏlə-bōmə
colobomata
noun
An anomaly of the eye, usually a developmental defect, that often results in some loss of vision.
American Heritage Medicine

An abnormal hole present from birth in one of the structures of the eye, such as the lens, eyelid, or retina.

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Other Word Forms of Coloboma

Noun

Singular:
coloboma
Plural:
colobomas, colobomata

Origin of Coloboma

  • New Latin colobōma from Greek kolobōma part removed in mutilation from koloboun to mutilate from kolobos maimed

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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Words Starting With

CCOCOL

Words Ending With

AMAOMA

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