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Meaning of "scleral" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SCLERAL

scleral  [ˈsklɪərəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SCLERAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Scleral is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SCLERAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of scleral in the English dictionary

The definition of scleral in the dictionary is of or relating to the sclera.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SCLERAL


adenoviral
ˌædɪnəʊˈvaɪərəl
agricultural
ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəl
cultural
ˈkʌltʃərəl
federal
ˈfɛdərəl
feral
ˈfɪərəl
funeral
ˈfjuːnərəl
general
ˈdʒɛnərəl
leptospiral
ˌleptəˈspaɪərəl
multispiral
ˌmʌltɪˈspaɪərəl
myxoviral
ˌmɪksəʊˈvaɪərəl
nadiral
ˈneɪdɪərəl
nonviral
ˌnɒnˈvaɪərəl
proviral
prəʊˈvaɪərəl
pyral
ˈpaɪərəl
retiral
rɪˈtaɪərəl
retroviral
ˌrɛtrəʊˈvaɪərəl
rural
ˈrʊərəl
seral
ˈsɪərəl
spheral
ˈsfɪərəl
spiral
ˈspaɪərəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SCLERAL

sclera
sclere
sclereid
sclereide
sclerema
sclerenchyma
sclerenchymata
sclerenchymatous
scleriases
scleriasis
sclerite
scleritic
scleritis
sclerocaulous
sclerocauly
scleroderm
scleroderma
sclerodermata
sclerodermatous
sclerodermia

WORDS THAT END LIKE SCLERAL

attorney general
bilateral
collateral
director general
director-general
Distrito Federal
ephemeral
four-star general
in general
inspector general
lateral
liberal
literal
multilateral
numeral
peripheral
secretary-general
several
unilateral
visceral

Synonyms and antonyms of scleral in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «scleral» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SCLERAL

Find out the translation of scleral to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of scleral from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «scleral» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

巩膜
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

escleral
570 millions of speakers

English

scleral
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

scleral
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

صلبوي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

склеры
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

escleral
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

scleral
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

scléral
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Scleral
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

skleralen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

強膜
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

공막
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Scleral
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

scleral
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஸ்கெலெரல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Scleral
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

skleral
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sclerale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

twardówki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

склери
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

scleral
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

scleral
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

scleral
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

skleral
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

scleral
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of scleral

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SCLERAL»

The term «scleral» is regularly used and occupies the 55.219 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SCLERAL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about scleral

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SCLERAL»

Discover the use of scleral in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to scleral and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Ophthalmology
While primary vitrectomy becomes increasingly utilized, especially for pseudophakic patients, the primary surgical procedure for the repair of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment remains scleral buckling, which can be accomplished using a ...
Myron Yanoff, Jay S. Duker, James J. Augsburger, 2009
2
101 Pearls in Refractive, Cataract, and Corneal Surgery
Two kinds of scleral surgery for presbyopia are currently performed: scleral expansion band (SEB) and anterior ciliary sclerotomy (ACS). Both techniques aim to increase the scleral diameter surgically. The mechanism by which these surgeries ...
Samir A. Melki, Dimitri T. Azar, 2006
3
Cornea
Scleral perforation is fortunately rare but can present a significant management problem when it occurs. Among the difficulties encountered in the management of this condition is that it frequently arises as a result of an ongoing disease ...
Jay H. Krachmer, Mark J. Mannis, Edward J. Holland, 2005
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Retinal Detachment : Priniciples and Practice: Priniciples ...
The traditional scleral buckle has served very well since the 1950's. However, more recent developments have produced a more comprehensive menu for retinal reattachment surgery from which the surgeon may select the appropriate ...
Department of Ophthalmology University of California Daniel A. Brinton M.D. Assistant Clinical Professor, San Francisco, Department of Ophthalmology Johns Hopkins University Charles P. Wilkinson M.D. Professor, 2009
5
Angle Closure Glaucoma
scleral surface adjacent to the corneo-scleral limbus, and the conjunctival flap and the Tenon's fascia layer are draped over the sponge. After about two minutes , the sponge is removed and the area is irrigated copiously with balanced saline  ...
Chul Hong, Testsuya Yamamoto, 2007
6
Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures
Secure transplant to scleral bed with interrupted 10-0 nylon and 10-0 Vicryl sutures (Fig. 17.8). a. Suture two limbal corners, two posterior corners, and middle of posterior flap edge using 10-0 nylon. Optional: place central limbal sutures. b.
Peter S. Hersh, Bruce Mitchel Zagelbaum, 2011
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The Glaucoma Book: A Practical, Evidence-Based Approach to ...
There are two popular scleral flap shapes: triangle or rectangular. Some prefer trapezoids, and even other shapes are not unknown, although some investigators suggest that from Fig. 65.7 Anterior chamber paracentesis clinical observation ...
Paul N. Schacknow, John R. Samples, 2010
8
Bones and Cartilage: Developmental and Evolutionary Skeletal ...
embryonic scleral or limb mesenchyme, or chondroblasts maintained in vitro at various cell densities, in some cases in combination with heart cells. Localization of scleral cartilages to the developing optic cup results from specific interactions ...
Brian K. Hall, 2005
9
Clinical Contact Lens Practice
Scleral contact lenses retain a small but uniquely valuable place in contact lens practice; there are instances when visual rehabilitation is only possible by their application. Professional instruction on scleral lens practice has become a low ...
Edward S. Bennett, Barry A. Weissman, 2005
10
Glaucoma
7.1 Creation of a superficial scleral flap. A 5 × 5 mm superficial scleral flap is performed including one-third of the scleral thickness. In order to reach Descemet's membrane later in the dissection, the superficial scleral flap has to be prolonged ...
Franz Grehn, Robert Stamper, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SCLERAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term scleral is used in the context of the following news items.
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Glued intrascleral posterior chamber IOL fixation technique …
I found both of those issues to be problems with scleral-fixated lenses using sutures,” Donnenfeld said. “The other advantage is that you don't have to worry ... «Healio, Jul 15»
2
Study investigates long-term removal rate of hydrogel after scleral
MIRAgel (hydrogel, MIRA) was used for scleral buckling surgery as an alternative to silicone approximately for a decade from the mid-1980s. The softness of the ... «Healio, Jul 15»
3
Publication Exclusive: Gore-Tex suture can be used in small-incision …
Techniques include anterior chamber angle haptic placement, iris fixation, ciliary sulcus placement with or without scleral suture fixation based on capsular ... «Healio, May 15»
4
Lens file: MaximCV
Recent years have seen a resurgence of interest in large diameter gas-permeable lenses with a number of semi- and mini-scleral lenses being launched onto ... «Optician Online, May 15»
5
MMC use during pterygium surgery may cause scleral stromalysis
The retrospective chart review evaluated 13 eyes that presented with a diagnosis of scleral stromalysis after pterygium removal with the use of adjuvant MMC. «Healio, Apr 15»
6
B+L secures scleral CL business
The company, which has specialised in scleral contact lenses under the leadership of Ken Pullum since 1992, designs, manufacturers and supplies its products ... «Optometry Today, Apr 15»
7
VIDEO BLOG: Traumatic iridodialysis repair with scleral pocket
A scleral pocket (as described by Dr. Hoffman) is created along the side of the iridodialysis to obviate the need to bury the suture that is taken for the iridoplasty ... «Healio, Mar 15»
8
Lens file: Rose K2 XL
The latest addition to the range is the Rose K2 XL semi-scleral lens. Many cases of irregular cornea cannot be satisfactorily fitted with conventional or large ... «Optician Online, Mar 15»
9
Scleral imbrication shows promise in second surgery for refractory …
Combining vitrectomy and gas tamponade with sclera imbrication results in high retinal reattachment and macular hole closure rates among patients with ... «News-Medical.net, Feb 15»
10
Corneal cross-linking does not affect scleral lens tolerance
Corneal cross-linking was not found to be associated with tolerance of scleral lenses in patients who wore the lenses before and after the procedure, according ... «Healio, Feb 15»

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