das Glaukom
Translation
glaucoma
Examples
Ein Glaukom muss früh behandelt werden.
Glaucoma must be treated early.
Regelmäßige Augenuntersuchungen helfen, ein Glaukom zu erkennen.
Regular eye exams help to detect glaucoma.
Grammar Patterns
to have ((glaucoma)) to have glaucoma He has glaucoma in his right eye.
to suffer from ((sth.)) to suffer from glaucoma She suffers from glaucoma.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Grüner Star; Other eye disease: Grauer Star (cataract)
Etymology
From Greek 'glaukos' (bluish-green, gleaming) + '-oma' (swelling, tumor), referring to the cloudy appearance of the eye.
Memory Tips
The '-om' or '-oma' suffix is common in medical terms (e.g., carcinoma). Associate 'glauk-' with 'gleam' to imagine an unhealthy gleam in the eye.