IOP vs pressure

pressure vs IOP

IOP and pressure both are nouns.

IOP is not a verb while pressure is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
IOP	Yes	No	No	No
pressure	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, pressure is a hypernym of IOP; that is, pressure is a word with a broader meaning than IOP:

IOP: pressure exerted by the fluids inside the eyeball; regulated by resistance to the outward flow of aqueous humor
pressure: the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

Other hypernyms of IOP include force per unit area, pressure level.

IOP (noun)	pressure (noun)
pressure exerted by the fluids inside the eyeball; regulated by resistance to the outward flow of aqueous humor	the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
	a force that compels
	the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
	the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
	the pressure exerted by the atmosphere
	the state of demanding notice or attention
	an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress

IOP (verb)	pressure (verb)
	to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
	exert pressure on someone through threats

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