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Glaucoma, Angle-Closure

Medical Definition: A form of glaucoma in which the intraocular pressure increases because the angle of the anterior chamber is blocked and the aqueous humor cannot drain from the anterior chamber.
Guide Notes: do not confuse with GLAUCOMA, OPEN-ANGLE: note X ref
Previously Indexed: Glaucoma (1966-1989)

Glaucoma, Angle-Closure Medical Definitions and Terms

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