acute glaucoma
- noun
- /əˈkjuːt ɡloʊˈkoʊmə/
- Specialized
:
glaucoma agudo
- Ophthalmologists warn that acute glaucoma is a medical emergency requiring immediate intervention.
Examples
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A patient experiencing eye pain and blurred vision may be suffering from acute glaucoma.
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If not treated quickly, acute glaucoma can lead to permanent vision loss.
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She was diagnosed with acute glaucoma last week.
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Is acute glaucoma treatable with medication?
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Acute glaucoma can cause sudden vision loss if not treated quickly.
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When she experienced intense eye pain, the doctor diagnosed her with acute glaucoma.
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The condition of acute glaucoma requires immediate medical attention to prevent serious complications.
Synonyms
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An eye disease that damages the nerve at the back of the eye and can lead to blindness
A sudden eye condition when the colored part blocks fluid leaving the front of the eye, raising eye pressure quickly
A sudden eye condition when the coloured part blocks fluid drainage, causing a rapid rise in pressure inside the eye
How Sudden
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun compound: 'acute' (sudden/severe) qualifies 'glaucoma' (an optic-nerve condition), so the meaning 'a sudden/severe form of glaucoma' is directly derivable from the parts. This is a standard medical composition found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily understand the MWE.
Etymology
Acute glaucoma is a medical name that gives a simple image: acute means sudden and glaucoma is when fluid in the eye cannot drain, so the eye acts like a tight water balloon when the drain is blocked. So, acute glaucoma means a sudden, painful rise in eye pressure that can cause 'vision loss' and needs quick treatment.