word
Glaucoma
Glaw-KOH-muh
/ɡlɔːˈkoʊmʌ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
glaucoma
Dictionary meaning
An eye disease that damages the optic nerve and impairs vision (sometimes progressing to blindness).
Examples
- Contrary to popular belief, glaucoma is not always caused by elevated intraocular pressure.
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