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swelling of the optic disc (where the optic nerve enters the eyeball); usually associated with an increase in intraocular pressure

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  1. n. swelling of the optic disc (where the optic nerve enters the eyeball); usually associated with an increase in intraocular pressure
  2. n swelling of the optic disc (where the optic nerve enters the eyeball); usually associated with an increase in intraocular pressure