Aqueous humor

/ˈeɪkwɪəs hjˈuːmə/

/ˈeɪkwɪəs hjˈuːmɚ/

[noun]

Aqueous humor

[NOUN]

a transparent fluid in the eye that nourishes and maintains the shape of the anterior chamber

synonyms : aqueous humour

What is "aqueous humor"?

Aqueous humor, also known as intraocular fluid, is a transparent liquid that fills the anterior chamber of the eye. It is constantly produced and drained to maintain a healthy balance of pressure within the eye. The aqueous humor nourishes the cornea and lens, supplies oxygen and nutrients to the surrounding tissues, and helps remove waste products. It also plays a crucial role in maintaining the shape and optical properties of the eye, contributing to clear vision.

Examples

1. This refracted light then travels through the transparent fluid present in between which is also called the AQUEOUS HUMOR.

2. There’s also another fluid, called the aqueous humor, in front of the lens, sandwiched between your iris and your cornea.