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synechia

Definitions of synechia
  1. noun
    adhesions between the iris and the lens or cornea resulting from trauma or eye surgery or as a complication of glaucoma or cataract; can lead to blindness
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    types:
    anterior synechia
    adhesion between the iris and the cornea
    posterior synechia
    adhesion between the iris and the lens
    type of:
    adhesion
    abnormal union of bodily tissues; most common in the abdomen
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