glaucoma
noun/ɡlɔˈkoʊmə/
Frequency rank: #12,900 most common English word
Meaning
A group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often caused by abnormally high pressure in the eye, and can result in blindness.
Example sentence
The doctor warned that untreated glaucoma can lead to permanent vision loss.
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