Vitreous bulge
Vitreous Bulge
Vitreous Bulge (/vɪˈtriːəs bʌldʒ/) is a medical condition related to the eye and its internal structures.
Etymology
The term "Vitreous Bulge" is derived from two words. "Vitreous" comes from the Latin word "vitreus", meaning "glassy" or "transparent", referring to the clear, gel-like substance that fills the space between the lens and the retina in the eye. "Bulge" is an English word that refers to a rounded projection, swelling, or protrusion.
Definition
A Vitreous Bulge is a protrusion or forward displacement of the vitreous body of the eye. This can occur due to various reasons, including eye trauma, retinal detachment, or certain eye diseases.
Related Terms
- Vitreous Body: The clear, gel-like substance that fills the space between the lens and the retina in the eye.
- Retinal Detachment: A serious eye condition where the retina at the back of the eye pulls away from its normal position.
- Eye Trauma: Any injury to the eye that may affect any of its parts, including the vitreous body.
- Eye Diseases: A broad category of conditions that affect the eye and its ability to function properly.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vitreous bulge
- Wikipedia's article - Vitreous bulge
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski