Definition of Closed-angle glaucoma

1. Noun. Glaucoma in which the iris blocks the outflow of aqueous humor. "Closed-angle glaucoma can cause a rapid buildup of high intraocular pressure that results in permanent visual damage in a couple of days"

Exact synonyms: Acute Glaucoma, Angle-closure Glaucoma
Generic synonyms: Glaucoma

Medical Definition of Closed-angle glaucoma

1. angle-closure glaucoma

Lexicographical Neighbors of Closed-angle Glaucoma

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close the face
close the stable door after the horse has bolted
close to
close to home
close to one's vest
close to the vest
close to the wind
close together(p)
close up
close up shop
closeable
closeby
closed
closed(a)
closed-angle glaucoma (current term)
closed-book
closed-captioned
closed-chain
closed-circuit
closed-circuit television
closed-cut valley
closed-door
closed-end fund
closed-end investment company
closed-form
closed-heart surgery
closed-loop obstruction
closed-loop system

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