hyphema

English

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Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ὕφαιμα (húphaima).

Noun

hyphema (plural hyphemas or hyphemata)

  1. (pathology) The presence of blood in the anterior chamber of the eye
    Synonyms: 8 ball fracture, 8 ball hyphema, black ball hyphema

Derived terms

  • microhyphema

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