Relating to, caused by, or affected with glaucoma; describing characteristics typical of glaucoma.
From 'glaucoma' plus the adjective suffix '-ous' meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by.' This medical term became standard for describing conditions and symptoms associated with glaucoma.
The term 'glaucomatous optic neuropathy' sounds scary, but it's just the medical way of saying 'nerve damage from glaucoma'—and early detection means you can slow or stop it with drops or surgery!
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