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intraocular pressure

DEFINITIONS OF: intraocular pressure

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n pressure exerted by the fluids inside the eyeball; regulated by resistance to the outward flow of aqueous humor

“glaucoma can result from increased intraocular pressure”
Synonyms:
IOP
Type of:
force per unit area, pressure, pressure level
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
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