Definition

A condition of the eye where a part is missing or not fully formed, which can lead to vision problems.

Example

The doctor explained that the child had a coloboma in one eye, affecting their sight.

Conversation

Did you know that my cousin was born with a coloboma?

Really? I’ve never heard of that before. What is it?

It's an eye condition that can cause some vision loss.

Wow, that sounds challenging. How does he manage it?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Coloboma is derived from the Greek "koloboma" (κολοβώμα), which comes from "kolobos" (κολοβός, meaning mutilated or truncated) and the suffix "-oma" (ὄμα, meaning tumor or swelling). The term refers to a defect or gap in the structure of the eye, indicating a part that is 'mutilated' or 'truncated'.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mutilated' ('kolobos') to remember that 'coloboma' refers to a defect or gap in the eye's structure.

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