Associations to the word «Synechia»

Wiktionary

SYNECHIA, noun. (medicine) An eye condition in which the iris adheres either to the cornea (anterior synechia) or to the lens (posterior synechia).

Dictionary definition

SYNECHIA, noun. Adhesions between the iris and the lens or cornea resulting from trauma or eye surgery or as a complication of glaucoma or cataract; can lead to blindness.

Wise words

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