glaucoma
noun
glau·co·ma
glau̇-ˈkō-mə 
glȯ-
glȯ-
: a disease of the eye marked by increased pressure within the eyeball that can result in damage to the optic disc and gradual loss of vision
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If someone has multiple medical problems — say, heart disease, diabetes, and glaucoma — interactions with the health care system multiply.
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Judith Graham, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2024
At the same time, advanced glaucoma needs more attention.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
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Judith Graham, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2024
At the same time, advanced glaucoma needs more attention.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for glaucoma
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“Glaucoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glaucoma. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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glaucoma
noun
glau·co·ma
glau̇-ˈkō-mə
glȯ-
: an abnormal condition of the eye marked by increased pressure inside the eye that causes damage to the retina and gradual loss of vision
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glaucoma
noun
glau·co·ma
glau̇-ˈkō-mə
glȯ-
glȯ-
: a disease of the eye marked by increased pressure within the eyeball that can result in damage to the optic disc and gradual loss of vision
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