buphthalmic

/bjuːˈθælˈmɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or affecting the eyeball

“The condition was described as buphthalmic due to its effects on the child’s eye.”

2. noun

a condition of the eye, especially in infants, in which the eyeball is enlarged due to increased intraocular pressure

“The doctor examined the infant’s eye and diagnosed it with buphthalmia, a buphthalmic condition.”

Synonyms

  • ocular
  • ophthalmic

Antonyms

  • anophthalmic
  • ophthalmoplegia