Path. Pl. -iæ. [mod.L., ad. Gr. συνέχεια continuity, f. συνεχής continuous, f. σύν SYN- + ἔχειν to have, hold (cf. συνέχειν to hold or keep together).] An affection of the eye, consisting in adhesion of the iris to the cornea (anterior synechia) or to the capsule of the lens (posterior synechia).
1842. Brande, Dict. Sci., etc.
1869. G. Lawson, Dis. Eye (1874), 53. During the healing…, the pupillary region of the iris … is liable to become engaged in the wound, and an anterior synechia to result. Ibid., 81. If … the pupil should become closed … by posterior synechiæ, an iridectomy should be performed.
1884. M. Mackenzie, Dis. Throat & Nose, II. 481. Synechiae are occasionally symmetrical, being present in both nasal fossae in corresponding situations.
