Medical Dictionary

synechia

noun syn·e·chia \si-ˈnek-ē-ə, -ˈnēk-\
plural syn·e·chi·ae \-ē-ˌē, -ˌī\

Medical Definition of SYNECHIA

:  an adhesion of parts and especially one involving the iris of the eye: as a :  adhesion of the iris to the cornea—called also anterior synechia b :  adhesion of the iris to the crystalline lens—called also posterior synechia
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