aphakic

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From aphakia +‎ -ic.

Adjective

aphakic (not comparable)

  1. (ophthalmology) Exhibiting aphakia; lacking the lens of the eye.
    Synonym: (dated) aphakial
    Aphakic people are reported to be able to see ultraviolet wavelengths that are normally excluded by the lens.

Translations

Noun

aphakic (plural aphakics)

  1. One who has aphakia.
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