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toric

[ tawr-ik, tor- ]

adjective

  1. noting or pertaining to a lens with a surface forming a portion of a torus, used for eyeglasses and contact lenses that correct astigmatism.
  2. a toric contact lens.


toric

/ ˈtɒrɪk /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or having the form of a torus
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of toric1

First recorded in 1895–1900; tor(us) + -ic
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Example Sentences

But contact lenses are typically fitted, prescribed and sold by optometrists, who often specify brands from major manufacturers like Acuvue Oasys or Biofinity Toric in prescriptions.

Usually, siblings up for adoption have matching name tags, but Toric had torn off the bottom of his.

But they started talking to a boy, Toric.

Special lenses such as multifocal and toric lenses are not, and patients have to pay the difference out of pocket.

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Extra costs for multifocal or toric lenses range between $1,000 and $3,000, Chang says.

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