hypopyon

hy·po·py·on

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-poh-pee-on, hi-]
- /haɪˈpoʊ piˌɒn, hɪ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-poh-pee-on, hi-]
- /haɪˈpoʊ piˌɒn, hɪ-/

Definitions of hypopyon word

noun hypopyon an effusion of pus into the anterior chamber of the eye. 1
noun hypopyon Collection of pus in the anterior chamber of the eye. 1
noun hypopyon an accumulation of pus or white blood cells in the eye 0

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Origin of hypopyon

First appearance:

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

1650-60; hypo- + Greek pýon pus, discharge from a sore

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Parts of speech for Hypopyon

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Hypopyon

hypopyon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

hypopyon usage trend in Literature

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