synechia

/ˈsɪnɪkiə/

Definitions

1. noun

adhesion of the eyelid to the cornea, often caused by an infection or inflammation

“After several days of untreated conjunctivitis, the patient developed synechia, which severely impaired her vision.”

2. noun

adhesion of adjacent parts, such as bones or tissues

“The patient’s synechia of the fractured bones made it difficult to perform the surgery.”

Synonyms

  • adhesion
  • fusion

Antonyms

  • disunion
  • separation