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convexo-convex

American  
[kuhn-vek-soh-kon-veks] / kənˈvɛk soʊ kɒnˈvɛks /

adjective

  1. convex on both sides; biconvex.

convexo-convex British  

adjective

  1. (esp of a lens) having both sides convex; biconvex

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Etymology

Origin of convexo-convex

convexo- + convex

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The cornea and aqueous humors are convexo-concave, the vitreous humor is concavo-convex, while the crystalline humor is a convexo-convex medium.

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