noun
Meaning 1
Synonym of lens (“part of the eye”).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: lens
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
crystalline lens
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noun
Meaning 2
biconvex transparent body situated behind the iris in the eye; its role (along with the cornea) is to focuses light on the retina
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: lens, lens of the eye
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: organ
History
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