English noun: closed-angle glaucoma | |||
1. | closed-angle glaucoma (state) glaucoma in which the iris blocks the outflow of aqueous humor | ||
Samples | Closed-angle glaucoma can cause a rapid buildup of high intraocular pressure that results in permanent visual damage in a couple of days. | ||
Synonyms | acute glaucoma, angle-closure glaucoma | ||
Broader (hypernym) | glaucoma | ||