synechia
noun
syn·e·chia
si-ˈnek-ē-ə 
-ˈnēk-
-ˈnēk-
: an adhesion of parts and especially one involving the iris of the eye: as
a
: adhesion of the iris to the cornea
called also anterior synechia
b
: adhesion of the iris to the crystalline lens
called also posterior synechia
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“Synechia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/synechia. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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