Terson syndrome

noun

The occurrence of a vitreous hemorrhage of the human eye in association with subarachnoid hemorrhage.

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Meanings

nounTerson syndrome (uncountable)

alternative Terson's syndrome

  1. uncountableThe occurrence of a vitreous hemorrhage of the human eye in association with subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Origin

Named after French ophthalmologist Albert Terson, who reported on the condition in 1900.

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Terson syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Terson%20syndrome

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