Anophthalmia

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000641",
  "term": "Anophthalmia",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A congenital malformation characterized by the complete absence of one or both eyes. This condition results from a failure of the optic vesicle to develop during embryogenesis. It can occur in isolation or as part of a broader genetic syndrome, and management often involves prosthetic fitting.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "congenital"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 724 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/anophthalmia/"
}