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staphyloma (s) (noun), staphylomata; staphylomas (pl)
A protrusion of the cornea or sclera of the eye: The outer covering of the eye ,which is the cornea or sclera, can became infected or inflamed and lead to staphyloma, characterising the bulging of the globe of the eye.
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ciliary staphyloma (s) (noun), ciliary staphylomata; staphylomas (pl)
Staphyloma in the region of the ciliary body: Following a bad injury while lighting some fireworks on New Year's Eve, Joe's father contracted ciliary staphyloma in his left eye.
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