hyphema

/ˈhaɪfɪmə/

Definitions

1. noun

a collection of blood in the anterior chamber of the eye, often resulting from injury or trauma.

“The patient was diagnosed with hyphema after a sports injury.”

2. noun

a condition in which there is an accumulation of blood in the anterior chamber of the eye.

“The doctor examined the patient’s eye for hyphema after the fall.”

Synonyms

  • bleeding
  • hemorrhage

Antonyms

  • clotting
  • hemostasis