anterior chamber

noun

Definition of anterior chamber

anatomy
: a space in the eye bounded in front by the cornea and in back by the iris and middle part of the lens — compare posterior chamber — see eye illustration

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If pain and blood clotting persists, the entire anterior chamber has to be washed out. Puja Bhattacharjee, CNN, "Nerf guns can pose serious eye risk, doctors warn," 18 Sep. 2017

First Known Use of anterior chamber

1741, in the meaning defined above

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anterior chamber

noun

Medical Definition of anterior chamber

: a space in the eye bounded in front by the cornea and in back by the iris and middle part of the lens — compare posterior chamber