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Meaning of ANGLE-CLOSURE GLAUCOMA

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 Definition: [n]  glaucoma in which the iris blocks the outflow of aqueous humor
 
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 Synonyms: acute glaucoma
 
 See Also: glaucoma

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: Angle-closure glaucoma affects patients have shallow anterior eye chambers; the outflow of aqueous fluid at the angle of the anterior chamber is obstructed. This condition ften affects women between 40 to 60 years of age.
 
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