total synechia


synechia

 [sĭ-nek´e-ah] (Gr.) adhesion, as of the iris to the cornea or the lens.annular synechia adhesion of the whole rim of the iris to the lens.anterior synechia adhesion of the iris to the cornea.posterior synechia adhesion of the iris to the capsule of the lens or to the surface of the vitreous body.total synechia adhesion of the whole surface of the iris to the lens.synechia vul´vae a congenital condition in which the labia minora are sealed in the midline, with only a small opening below the clitoris through which urination and menstruation may occur.

to·tal sy·nech·i·a

adhesion of the entire surface of the iris to the lens capsule.

total synechia

An adhesion of the entire surface of the iris to the lens.See also: synechia