Body Substance
vitreous humor Audio
vit·re·ous hu·mor [ vih-tree-us hyoo-mer ]
Definitions related to vitreous humor:
  • The clear colorless transparent jelly that fills the posterior chamber of the eyeball.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • The clear jelly-like substance that fills the inside of the eyeball. As a person ages, the vitreous humor becomes more liquid.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • The clear, gel-like substance that fills the space behind the lens of the eye and supports the shape of the rear portion of the eye.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
  • (whole portion of vitreous humor) Body substance of semisolid state which constitutes the vitreous body of the eye.
    Foundational Model of Anatomy
    University of Washington, 2017
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.