Definition

A collection of pus that forms in the front part of the eye, specifically in the space between the cornea and the iris.

Example

The doctor diagnosed the patient with hypopyon after examining the eye.

Conversation

I went to the eye doctor today and learned about something called hypopyon.

Oh really? What is that?

It's a collection of pus in the anterior chamber of the eye, which sounds pretty serious.

Yikes! I hope you don't have to deal with anything like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hypopyon → It is formed from "hypo-" (meaning under) and "pyon" (from Greek "puon", meaning pus). The word describes a condition where pus accumulates in the anterior chamber of the eye, specifically under the cornea.

Memory Tip

Think of 'under' ('hypo-') and 'pus' ('pyon') to remember that hypopyon refers to pus that collects under the surface of the eye.

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