vitreous humor

/ˌvɪtriəs ˌ(h)jumər/
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Other forms: vitreous humors

Definitions of vitreous humor
  1. noun
    the clear colorless transparent jelly that fills the posterior chamber of the eyeball
    synonyms: vitreous body, vitreous humour
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    type of:
    bodily fluid, body fluid, humor, humour, liquid body substance
    the liquid parts of the body
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