Aqueous Humour (Noun)
Meaning
The limpid fluid within the eyeball between the cornea and the lens.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The ophthalmologist carefully examined the patient's aqueous humour for any signs of abnormality that could be causing the vision problems.
- The production of aqueous humour by the ciliary body helps to maintain the pressure within the eye and keep it healthy.
- After the surgery, the doctor monitored the patient's aqueous humour to ensure it was draining properly and not accumulating in the eye.
- The patient was diagnosed with glaucoma, a condition caused by an imbalance in the production and drainage of aqueous humour in the eye.
- The scientist studied the composition of aqueous humour in an effort to understand better how to treat various eye diseases and conditions.