Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

angle-closure glaucoma

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.96 in modern English

Syllables: an-gle--clo-sure glau-co-ma
IPA

28

Scrabble Score

20

Letters

7

Syllables

11

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

acute glaucoma closed-angle glaucoma

Questions

What does angle-closure glaucoma mean?: glaucoma in which the iris blocks the outflow of aqueous humor

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