noun
- Plural of coloboma; congenital defects or gaps in the structure of the eye, typically affecting the iris, retina, or optic nerve.
Usage: medical/ophthalmology term; plural form; singular is coloboma
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with colobomata affecting both eyes during the ophthalmological examination.
- Colobomata of the iris can cause a distinctive keyhole-shaped pupil appearance.
- Some cases of colobomata are associated with genetic syndromes.
- The surgeon discussed treatment options for the colobomata with the family.