Gonioscopy
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Term | Gonioscopy |
Short definition | gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist (goh-NA-doh-TROH-pin-reh-LEE-sing HOR-mone an-TA-guh-nist) A substance that stimulates the pituitary gland prevents it from producing hormones called follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). In men, this causes the testicles to stop producing testosterone. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
Gonioscopy - (pronounced) (GOH-nee-OS-koh-pee) A procedure that uses a gonioscope (special lens) to examine the front part of the eye between the cornea (the clear layer) and of the iris (the colored part of the eye). Gonioscopy checks the area where fluid drains from the eye for blockages
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