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hypopyon

noun

hy·​po·​py·​on hī-ˈpō-pē-ˌän How to pronounce hypopyon (audio)
: an accumulation of white blood cells in the anterior chamber of the eye

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“Hypopyon.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hypopyon. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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