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iop

/ˌaɪ.əʊˈpiː/

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noun

/ˌaɪ.əʊˈpiː/C1formalmedicalabbreviation
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий давление, оказываемое жидкостями внутри глазного яблока, регулируемое сопротивлением оттоку водянистой влаги.

A medical term referring to the pressure exerted by the fluids inside the eyeball, regulated by resistance to the outward flow of aqueous humor.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Intraocular pressureB2formalmedical

    The pressure exerted by the fluids inside the eyeball, which is regulated by the resistance to the outward flow of aqueous humor.

    ruВнутриглазное давление

    • The doctor measured her IOP using a tonometer.
    • High IOP is a major risk factor for glaucoma.
    • Patients with elevated IOP often need medication to reduce pressure.
    • Regular monitoring of IOP can help prevent vision loss.

    Synonymsintraocular pressure