goniosynechia

go·ni·o·sy·nech·i·a

(gō'nē-ō-si-nek'ē-ă),

Adhesion of the iris to the posterior surface of the cornea in the angle of the anterior chamber; associated with angle-closure glaucoma.

Synonym(s): peripheral anterior synechia

[G. gōnia, angle, + synechis, holding together]

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go·ni·o·sy·nech·i·a

(gō'nē-ō-si-nek'ē-ă)

Adhesion of the iris to the posterior surface of the cornea in the angle of the anterior chamber; associated with angle-closure glaucoma.

[G. gōnia, angle, + synechis, holding together]

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