Wagner
Wagner (Wag-ner)
Wagner is a surname of German origin. It is derived from the Middle High German term "wagære," meaning "wagon maker" or "wagon driver." In the context of medical terminology, Wagner is often associated with the Wagner syndrome, a rare hereditary disorder of the eye.
Etymology
The surname Wagner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German term "wagære," which translates to "wagon maker" or "wagon driver." The term was used as an occupational surname for individuals who made or drove wagons.
Pronunciation
The term Wagner is pronounced as "Wag-ner."
Medical Terminology
In the field of medicine, Wagner is associated with the Wagner syndrome, a rare hereditary disorder of the eye. This condition is characterized by the progressive loss of vision due to the degeneration of the retina and vitreous humour. Other symptoms may include cataracts, myopia, and night blindness.
Wagner Syndrome
Wagner syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by progressive vision loss due to the degeneration of the retina and vitreous humour. The condition is named after the Swiss ophthalmologist Hans Wagner, who first described it in 1938.
Symptoms of Wagner syndrome may include night blindness, myopia, and cataracts. The condition is caused by mutations in the VCAN gene and is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.
Related Terms
- Retina: The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye.
- Vitreous humour: The clear gel that fills the space between the lens and the retina of the eyeball.
- Cataracts: A clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision.
- Myopia: A condition in which close objects appear clearly, but far ones don't.
- Night blindness: Difficulty seeing in the dark or in low light.
- VCAN gene: A gene that provides instructions for making a protein called versican.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wagner
- Wikipedia's article - Wagner
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