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Noun synechia has 1 sense
  1. synechia - adhesions between the iris and the lens or cornea resulting from trauma or eye surgery of as a complication of glaucoma or cataract; can lead to blindness
    --1 is a kind of     adhesion
    --1 has particulars: anterior synechia; posterior synechia

Definitions from the Web

Synechia

Definition: Synechia refers to an abnormal adhesion or fusion between two surfaces or tissues usually caused by inflammation, trauma, or scarring.

Parts of Speech: noun

Usage:

  1. In medical terms, synechia commonly refers to adhesions occurring between different parts of the body, such as the eyelids or various organs.
  2. Synechia can also be used in a broader sense, representing adhesions that occur in different non-medical contexts, such as the adhesion of paper due to moisture.

Sample Sentences:

  • The patient underwent surgery to separate the synechia that formed between the iris and the cornea.
  • After the burn injury, the synechia between the skin layers resulted in limited joint mobility.
  • The restoration expert carefully removed the synechia attaching the delicate paintings to the backboard.

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