A white opacity or scar on the cornea of the eye that can affect vision.
From Greek 'argema' meaning a white speck or spot, derived from 'argos' (white). The term entered medical terminology in ancient Greek and Latin texts to describe eye conditions.
This word preserves an ancient Greek medical term that ophthalmologists still use today—it's a direct linguistic link to how ancient Greek physicians studied eye diseases over 2,000 years ago.
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