Angle Recession Glaucoma Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Angle Recession Glaucoma article.
Abnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Anterior: The front, as opposed to the posterior. The anterior surface of the heart is tow... See the entire definition of AnteriorAnterior chamber: The space in the eye that is behind the cornea and in front of the iris. Aqueous humor: In medicine, humor refers to a fluid (or semifluid) substance. Thus, the aq... See the entire definition of Aqueous humorArgon laser: A laser with ionized argon as the active medium. Argon lasers are used for ph... See the entire definition of Argon laserAsymptomatic: Without symptoms. For example, an asymptomatic infection is an infection wit... See the entire definition of AsymptomaticBleb: A bladder-like structure more than 5 mm in diameter with thin walls that may be full... See the entire definition of BlebBlindness: Loss of useful sight. Blindness can be temporary or permanent. Damage to any p... See the entire definition of BlindnessChoroid: In the eye, a thin vascular layer between the sclera and the retina. The choroid ... See the entire definition of ChoroidChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicConjunctiva: A thin, clear, moist membrane that coats the inner surfaces of the eyelids (p... See the entire definition of ConjunctivaContrast: Short for "contrast media." Contrast media are X-ray dyes used to provide contra... See the entire definition of ContrastContusion: Another name for a bruise. What is a bruise ? A bruise, or contusion, is caused... See the entire definition of ContusionCornea: The clear front window of the eye, which transmits and focuses light into the eye.... See the entire definition of CorneaDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of Diagnosis
Dilation: The process of enlargement, stretching, or expansion. The word "dilatation" mean... See the entire definition of DilationDisc: Shortened terminology for an intervertebral disc, a disk-shaped piece of specialized... See the entire definition of DiscDrain: A device for removing fluid from a cavity or wound. A drain is typically a tube or ... See the entire definition of DrainEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentFundus: In medicine, the bottom or base of an organ. For example, the fundus of the eye is... See the entire definition of FundusGlaucoma: A common eye condition in which the fluid pressure inside the eyes rises becaus... See the entire definition of GlaucomaHumor: In medicine, a fluid or semifluid substance. For example, the aqueous humor is the ... See the entire definition of HumorImplant: 1. To embed; to set in firmly. In embryology, the fertilized egg implants ... See the entire definition of ImplantIncidence: The frequency with which something, such as a disease or trait, appears in a pa... See the entire definition of IncidenceIndicate: In medicine, to make a treatment or procedure advisable because of a particular ... See the entire definition of IndicateInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryIntervention: The act of intervening, interfering or interceding with the intent of modify... See the entire definition of InterventionIntraocular: In the eye. For example, intraocular pressure is the pressure within the eye.... See the entire definition of IntraocularIntraocular pressure: The pressure created by the continual renewal of fluids within the ... See the entire definition of Intraocular pressureIris: The circular, colored curtain of the eye. The opening of the iris forms the pupil. T... See the entire definition of Iris
Laser: A powerful beam of light that is used in some types of surgery to cut or destroy ti... See the entire definition of LaserLaser surgery: A type of surgery that uses the cutting power of a laser beam to make blood... See the entire definition of Laser surgeryLens: The transparent structure inside the eye that focuses light rays onto the retina. Motor: Something that produces or refers to motion. For example, a motor neuron is a nerve... See the entire definition of MotorNerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveOcular: Having to do with the eye. Onset: In medicine, the first appearance of the signs or symptoms of an illness as, for ex... See the entire definition of OnsetOpen-angle glaucoma: Glaucoma is a condition of the eye that leads to progressive atrophy ... See the entire definition of Open-angle glaucomaOperating room: A facility that is equipped for performing surgery. Abbreviated OR. Ophthalmologist: A physician who practices ophthalmology. Optic: Having to do with vision. Optic disc: The circular area in the back of the inside of the eye where the optic nerve c... See the entire definition of Optic discOptic nerve: The optic nerve connects the eye to the brain. The optic nerve carries the... See the entire definition of Optic nervePediatric: Pertaining to children. Peripheral: Situated away from the center, as opposed to centrally located.
Peripheral vision: Side vision. The ability to see objects and movement outside of the di... See the entire definition of Peripheral visionPosterior: The back or behind, as opposed to the anterior. Prevalence: The proportion of individuals in a population having a disease or characterist... See the entire definition of PrevalencePrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisProgressive: Increasing in scope or severity, advancing, or going forward. For example, a ... See the entire definition of ProgressiveProstaglandin: One of a number of hormone-like substances that participate in a wide range... See the entire definition of ProstaglandinRetina: The retina is the nerve layer that lines the back of the eye, senses light, and c... See the entire definition of RetinaRule out: Term used in medicine, meaning to eliminate or exclude something from considera... See the entire definition of Rule outSclera: The tough white outer coat over the eyeball that covers approximately the posterio... See the entire definition of ScleraShunt: 1) To move a body fluid, such as cerebrospinal fluid, from one place to another. 2... See the entire definition of ShuntSubstance: 1. Material with particular features. Surgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Tonometry: A standard eye test that is done to determine the fluid pressure inside the eye... See the entire definition of TonometryTrauma: A physical or emotional injury.
Ultrasound: High-frequency sound waves. Ultra-sound waves can be bounced off tissues by us... See the entire definition of UltrasoundUnilateral: Having, or relating to, one side. For example, a unilateral rash is one that i... See the entire definition of UnilateralVisual acuity: The clarity or clearness of vision, a measure of how well a person sees. Visual field: The entire area that can be seen when the eye is directed forward, including... See the entire definition of Visual fieldVitreous: A clear, jelly-like substance that fills the middle of the eye. Also called the ... See the entire definition of Vitreous
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