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Definition of posterior chamber
anatomy
: a narrow space in the eye that is behind the peripheral part of the iris and in front of the suspensory ligament of the lens and the ciliary body and is filled with aqueous humor — compare anterior chamber — see eye illustration
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The first known use of posterior chamber was in 1737
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