intraocular pressure

Definitions of intraocular pressure
  1. noun
    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
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    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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