Glaucoma: meaning, definitions and examples

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glaucoma

 

[ ษกlษ™สŠหˆkoสŠmษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that cause damage to the optic nerve, often due to increased intraocular pressure. It is a leading cause of blindness in older adults, and the symptoms may progress slowly without noticeable vision loss until significant damage has occurred. Early detection and treatment are crucial for managing the condition and preserving vision.

Synonyms

ocular hypertension, optic nerve damage

Examples of usage

  • She was diagnosed with glaucoma last year.
  • Regular eye exams can help detect glaucoma early.
  • Glaucoma can lead to irreversible vision loss if untreated.

Translations

Translations of the word "glaucoma" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น glaucoma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฒเฅ‚เค•เฅ‹เคฎเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Glaukom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ glaukoma

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปะฐัƒะบะพะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jaskra

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ท‘ๅ†…้šœ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท glaucome

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ glaucoma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท glokom

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…น๋‚ด์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒุฑู‚ุงุก ุงู„ุนูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zelenรฝ zรกkal

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ glaukรณm

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’ๅ…‰็œผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ glaukom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ glรกkom

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะปะฐัƒะบะพะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒšแƒแƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qlaukom

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ glaucoma

Etymology

The term โ€˜glaucomaโ€™ originates from the Greek word โ€˜glaukosโ€™, which means โ€˜blue-greenโ€™, and was used in ancient times to describe the cloudy appearance of the eye in those with the condition. The historical context of the word is related to the changes observed in the eye that accompany this disease, which can lead to a bluish or grayish sight due to optic nerve damage. The earliest references to glaucoma as a medical condition can be traced back to Hippocrates and Galen, who discussed eye diseases and their implications. In the 19th century, with advances in medical science, the classification of glaucoma became more refined, leading to better understanding and treatment options as well as the beginning of modern ophthalmology.

Word Frequency Rank

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