aphakia

Also a·pha·cia

[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 Word Forms

• aphakic adjective
• aphacic adjective
• aphacial 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.

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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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