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Definition of glaucoma

glaucoma

/ɡlɔːˈkoʊ.mə/
glau · co · ma
Plural:glaucomas
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Adjective:glaucomatous
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glaucoma Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A group of eye diseases characterized by damage to the optic nerve, often associated with abnormally high intraocular pressure, which can lead to progressive and irreversible loss of vision.

Example

"Regular comprehensive eye exams are essential for detecting glaucoma in its early stages before significant vision loss occurs."

• Rhymes for glaucoma

• Nearby Words

glaswegian
glaucidium
glaucium
glaucoma
glaze
glazed
glazer

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Latin from Ancient Greek 'glaukōma', meaning an opacity of the crystalline lens, derived from 'glaukos' ('bluish-green' or 'gray') in reference to the dull greenish-gray hue of the pupil in affected eyes.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Glaucoma. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/glaucoma
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