Disease or Syndrome
hypopyon
[ hahy-poh-pee-on, hi- ]
Etymology:
Greek hypo = under + pyos or pyon = pus
Definitions related to hypopyon:
  • An accumulation of pus in the anterior chamber of the eye.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Layering of inflammatory cells in the anterior chamber of the eye.
    NICHD Pediatric Terminology
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Presence of pus (appears as a white fluid) producing a fluid level in the inferior part of the anterior chamber.
    Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)
    The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2025
Try this search on: Farlex, Merriam-Webster, Oxford Dictionary, or Wordnik

This content should not be used in place of medically-reviewed decision support reference material or professional medical advice. Some terms may have alternate or updated definitions not reflected in this set. The definitions on this page should not be considered complete or up to date.