Glaucoma
/ɡlɔːˈkoʊ.mə/noun
A medical condition characterized by increased pressure in the eye, which can lead to vision loss.
Did you know?The word 'glaucoma' derives from the Greek 'glaukos,' meaning 'blue' or 'gray,' a reference to the unusual color of the eye in advanced cases.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
γλαυκός (glaukos)
“Referring to a bluish or gray color, often associated with the sea.”
1st Century
Greek
γλαυκώματος (glaukomatos)
“Derived from glaukos, referring to conditions causing a bluish tint in the eye.”
17th Century
Latin
glaucoma
“Adopted from Greek to describe eye conditions characterized by increased intraocular pressure.”
Modern English
English
glaucoma
“Used to denote the specific eye condition recognized in contemporary medicine.”
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