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‖ synechia Path.
(sɪˈniːkɪə, properly sɪnɪˈkaɪə)
Pl. -iæ.
[mod.L., ad. Gr. συνέχεια continuity, f. συνεχής continuous, f. σύν syn-1 + ἔχειν to have, hold (cf. συνέχειν to hold or keep together).]
An affection of the eye, consisting in adhesion of the iris to the cornea (anterior synechia) or to the capsule of the lens (posterior synechia).
1842Brande Dict. Sci., etc. 1869G. Lawson Dis. Eye (1874) 53 During the healing.., the pupillary region of the iris..is liable to become engaged in the wound, and an anterior synechia to result. Ibid. 81 If..the pupil should become closed..by posterior synechiæ, an iridectomy should be performed. 1884M. Mackenzie Dis. Throat & Nose II. 481 Synechiae are occasionally symmetrical, being present in both nasal fossae in corresponding situations. |