noun
- Plural of hypopyon; an accumulation of pus in the anterior chamber of the eye, typically appearing as a white or yellowish layer at the bottom of the cornea.
Usage: medical/ophthalmology term; usually plural in clinical contexts
Examples
- The patient presented with hypopyons in both eyes, indicating a severe anterior uveitis.
- Hypopyons can develop rapidly in cases of bacterial keratitis if left untreated.
- The ophthalmologist observed sterile hypopyons following the surgical procedure.
- Fungal infections sometimes produce hypopyons that are resistant to standard antibiotic therapy.