aphakia

[ uh-fey-kee-uh ]

noun

, Ophthalmology.

1. lack or loss of the lens of the eye.

aphakia

/ əˈfeɪkɪə /

noun

1. absence of the lens of an eye, congenital or otherwise

Other Words From

• a·phakic a·pha·cic [uh, -, fey, -sik], a·pha·cial [uh, -, fey, -sh, uh, l], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of aphakia¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of aphakia¹

from a- ¹+ Greek phakos lentil + -ia

Example Sentences

Pertaining to aphakia; as, aphakial eyes.

From Project Gutenberg

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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