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Noun: glaucoma  glo'kowmu
  1. An eye disease that damages the optic nerve and impairs vision (sometimes progressing to blindness)
    "contrary to popular belief, glaucoma is not always caused by elevated intraocular pressure"

Derived forms: glaucomas

Type of: eye disease

Encyclopedia: Glaucoma