crystalline lens

noun

, Anatomy.

1. a doubly convex, transparent body in the eye, situated behind the iris, that focuses incident light on the retina.

crystalline lens

noun

1. a biconvex transparent elastic structure in the eye situated behind the iris, serving to focus images on the retina

Word History and Origins

Origin of crystalline lens¹

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

The crystalline lens and cornea of the eye are, however, subsequently formed from the skin.

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These cones, agreeing in number with the facettes, play the part of the crystalline lens in the eyes of animals.

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It is to a certain extent the crystalline lens through which all appearances pass before reaching the understanding.

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The eyeball of a farsighted person is very short, and the retina is too close to the crystalline lens.

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The answer to these questions is that the crystalline lens changes shape according to need.

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