glaucoma

noun

glau·​co·​ma glau̇-ˈkō-mə  glȯ- 

: a disease of the eye marked by increased pressure within the eyeball that can result in damage to the optic disc and gradual loss of vision

Examples of glaucoma in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While minor causes, such as dry eye or debris, are often manageable, serious conditions like infections or glaucoma require prompt treatment to protect vision and long-term eye health.1 1. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2025

Meisha had glaucoma and to help relieve the pain, the owner had both her eyes removed. —Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025

As a young adult, Jacque developed diabetes, glaucoma and autistic behaviors. —Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025

Certain cancers, such as pancreatic, kidney, and skin cancer Eye conditions like glaucoma and dry eye Dementia Depression Excess body weight is also associated with many of the same health risks.21 Together, sleep apnea and overweight or obesity can strain many systems in your body. —Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin, cataract, from Greek glaukōma, from glaukoun to have a cataract, from glaukos

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for glaucoma

• aroma
• diploma
• fibroma
• glioma
• lipoma
• lymphoma
• myoma
• myxoma
• neuroma
• paloma
• schwannoma
• scotoma

Kids Definition

glaucoma

noun

glau·​co·​ma glau̇-ˈkō-mə 

glȯ-

: an abnormal condition of the eye marked by increased pressure inside the eye that causes damage to the retina and gradual loss of vision

Medical Definition

glaucoma

noun

glau·​co·​ma glau̇-ˈkō-mə  glȯ- 

: a disease of the eye marked by increased pressure within the eyeball that can result in damage to the optic disc and gradual loss of vision