hypopyon
[ hahy-poh-pee-on, hi- ]
/ haɪˈpoʊ piˌɒn, hɪ- /
noun Ophthalmology.
an effusion of pus into the anterior chamber of the eye.
Origin of hypopyon
1650–60;
hypo- + Greek
pýon pus, discharge from a sore
Words nearby hypopyon
Example sentences from the Web for hypopyon
(iii) To evacuate the anterior chamber in bad corneal ulceration, especially when associated with hypopyon and tension.
In some cases the anterior chamber is invaded by pus (hypopyon).
(iv) For hypopyon ulcer associated with lachrymal obstruction.
It usually comes on about the third day and may be accompanied by hypopyon.
Medical definitions for hypopyon
hypopyon
[ hī-pō′pē-ŏn′ ]
n.
The presence of pus or a puslike fluid in the anterior chamber of the eye.