Meaning of the word "vitreous humor" in English

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vitreous humor

US /ˈvɪt.ri.əs ˈhjuː.mər/
UK /ˈvɪt.ri.əs ˈhjuː.mər/
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Noun

1.

the transparent gelatinous tissue filling the eyeball behind the lens

Example:
The surgeon carefully removed a portion of the vitreous humor during the eye operation.
Floaters in your vision are often caused by small clumps within the vitreous humor.
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