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Definition of Vitreous

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Vitreous: A clear, jelly-like substance that fills the middle of the eye. Also called the vitreous humor, "humor" in medicine referring to a fluid (or semifluid) substance.