pupillary space

noun

An opening made by the pupil in the eye.

Meanings

nounpupillary space (plural pupillary spaces)

plural pupillary spaces

  1. An opening made by the pupil in the eye.

    Cornea edema obscured detail of the anterior chamber, but the edge of the lens could be seen clearly within the pupillary space.

    2005, Kersey, McMullan, and Broadway, Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, volume 31, issue 7, page 1452
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