metopion

/mɛtˈoʊpiən/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound used in the treatment of glaucoma.

“The patient was prescribed a topical medication, metopion, to lower her intraocular pressure.”

2. noun

A region of the face, specifically the area between the eyebrows and the eyelids.

“The metopion area was treated with a topical ointment to reduce wrinkles.”

Synonyms

  • glaucoma medication
  • topical compound

Antonyms

  • glaucoma exacerbant
  • ocular irritant