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humor /hu·mor/ (hu´mer) pl. humors, humo´res   [L.] any fluid or semifluid of the body.hu´moral
aqueous humor  the fluid produced in the eye and filling the spaces (anterior and posterior) in front of the lens and its attachments.
ocular humor  either of the humors (aqueous and vitreous) of the eye.
vitreous humor 
1. the fluid portion of the vitreous body.

hu·mor (hymr)
n.
1. A body fluid, such as blood, lymph, or bile.
2. Aqueous humor.
3. Vitreous humor.
4. One of the four fluids of the body, blood, phlegm, choler, and black bile, whose relative proportions were thought in ancient and medieval physiology to determine a person's disposition and general health.
5. A person's characteristic disposition or temperament.
6. An often temporary state of mind; a mood.

humor,
n 1. fluid found in the body, particularly lymph or blood.
2. any amusing, funny, or ludicrous insights that medical personnel and patients can share to laugh and relieve stress, release anger, form relationships, and cope with difficult situations.

humor
pl. humores, humors [L.] any fluid or semifluid in the body.

aqueous humor
see aqueous humor.
ocular humor
either of the humors of the eye—aqueous or vitreous.
vitreous humor
see vitreous humor.

humor
1. A fluid or gel-like substance. See Aqueous humor, Vitreous humor 2. Hardiharharness. See Laughter.


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