goniosynechia

goniosynechia
Adhesion of the iris to the posterior surface of the cornea in the angle of the anterior chamber; associated with angle-closure glaucoma. SYN: peripheral anterior synechia. [G. gonia, angle, + synechis, holding together]

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go·nio·syn·ech·ia (goґne-o-sə-nekґe-ə) adhesion of the iris to the cornea at the angle of the anterior chamber of the eye.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • synechia — Any adhesion; specifically, anterior or posterior s.. [G. synecheia, continuity, fr. syn, together, + echo, to have, hold] anterior s. adhesion of the iris to the cornea. anular s. adhesion of the entire …   Medical dictionary

  • goniosinequia — Eng. Goniosynechia Sinequia en el ángulo camerular entre la córnea y el iris …   Diccionario de oftalmología

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