aqueous humor

Thân thiện

The doctor examines the patient's aqueous humor during an eye exam.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The clear, watery fluid in the eye: "aqueous humor" refers to the transparent fluid that fills the space between the cornea (the clear front surface of the eye) and the lens. It helps maintain the eye's shape and provides nutrients to these structures.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor measured the pressure of the aqueous humor to check for glaucoma.
  • A blockage in the drainage of aqueous humor can lead to increased intraocular pressure.

Advanced Usage

• "Production and drainage of aqueous humor": This phrase describes the continuous cycle where the fluid is produced and then drained from the eye.
  • The balance between the production and drainage of aqueous humor is crucial for healthy eye pressure.

Variants and Related Words

• Aqueous humour: This is the British English spelling variant of "aqueous humor."
• Intraocular fluid: A more general term that can include aqueous humor.
• Vitreous humor: A related but different substance; it is the clear, gel-like fluid that fills the larger chamber of the eyeball behind the lens.

Synonyms

• Intraocular aqueous fluid: A more technical synonym.
• Anterior chamber fluid: Refers specifically to the fluid in the front chamber of the eye.

Related Phrases

• Aqueous humor dynamics: Refers to the study of its flow and pressure within the eye.
  • The research focuses on understanding aqueous humor dynamics to develop better glaucoma treatments.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the limpid fluid within the eyeball between the cornea and the lens

Từ đồng nghĩa

• aqueous humour