Failure of outgrowth of a primary optic vesicle with absence of ocular tissues; the remaining eye is often maldeveloped. ... Origin: mono-+ G. Ophthalmos, eye ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: mon′of-thal′mos Definitions: 1. Failure of outgrowth of a primary optic vesicle with absence of ocular tissues; the remaining eye is often maldeveloped. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=55923