glaucoma
Translation
glaucoma
Examples
Regular eye tests can detect glaucoma early.
Regular eye exams can detect glaucoma early.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a disease of the eye Regular eye exams can detect glaucoma early.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none); Antonyms: (none)
Etymology
From Greek 'glaukos' (bluish-green, gleaming) + '-oma' (tumor, swelling), referring to the appearance of the eye.
Memory Tips
The '-oma' suffix often indicates a medical condition or tumor. Associate 'glau-' with 'gray' or 'gleam', thinking of a cloudy gleam in the eye.