aphakia

Also ��·��·��

[uh-fey-kee-uh]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Ophthalmology.

lack or loss of the lens of the eye.

aphakia

/ əˈ�ڱ�ɪ��ɪə /

noun

absence of the lens of an eye, congenital or otherwise

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Other Word Forms

aphakic adjective
aphacic adjective
aphacial adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of aphakia¹

1860–65; < New Latin, equivalent to a- a- ⁶ + Greek phak ( ó�� ) lentil (for sense lens ) + -ia

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Word History and Origins

Origin of aphakia¹

from _a- ¹ + Greek phakos lentil + _-ia

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Example Sentences

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Pertaining to aphakia; as, aphakial eyes.

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The condition, eye without lens, is then known as "aphakia," and with the aid of proper glasses the patient has usually a return of comparatively excellent vision.

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