aphakic

English

Alternative forms

aphacic (dated)

Etymology

From aphakia +‎ -ic.

Adjective

aphakic (not comparable)

(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

exhibiting aphakia

French: aphake (fr), aphakique (fr)
Portuguese: afáquico

Noun

aphakic (plural aphakics)

One who has aphakia.

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