Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

acute glaucoma

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.97 in modern English

Syllables: acute glau-co-ma
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

n

glaucoma in which the iris blocks the outflow of aqueous humor

Example Sentences

"closed-angle glaucoma can cause a rapid buildup of high intraocular pressure that results in permanent visual damage in a couple of days"

Synonyms

closed-angle glaucoma angle-closure glaucoma

Questions

What does acute glaucoma mean?: glaucoma in which the iris blocks the outflow of aqueous humor

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