CEFR C2

aqueous humour

noun

Meaning

The clear, watery fluid filling the space in the front of the eyeball between the lens and the cornea.

Examples

The aqueous humour provides essential nutrients to the avascular tissues of the eye.
Increased pressure within the eye, often caused by a buildup of aqueous humour, is a primary indicator of glaucoma.

Synonyms: eye fluid, anterior chamber fluid

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aqueous humour (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪkwiəs ˈhjuːmər/

Definition

The clear, watery fluid filling the space in the front of the eyeball between the lens and the cornea.

Examples

The aqueous humour provides essential nutrients to the avascular tissues of the eye.
Increased pressure within the eye, often caused by a buildup of aqueous humour, is a primary indicator of glaucoma.
Surgeons must carefully manage the volume of aqueous humour during delicate procedures on the anterior chamber.

How to Use aqueous humour

aqueous humour of the eye (prepositional phrase): specifying the location of the fluid — "The aqueous humour of the eye is replaced several times a day."

Synonyms of aqueous humour

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