crystalline lens
a doubly convex, transparent body in the eye, situated behind the iris, that focuses incident light on the retina.
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The crystalline lens and cornea of the eye are, however, subsequently formed from the skin.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1 | Francis Maitland BalfourThese cones, agreeing in number with the facettes, play the part of the crystalline lens in the eyes of animals.
The Insect World | Louis FiguierIt is to a certain extent the crystalline lens through which all appearances pass before reaching the understanding.
On War | Carl von ClausewitzThe eyeball of a farsighted person is very short, and the retina is too close to the crystalline lens.
General Science | Bertha M. ClarkThe answer to these questions is that the crystalline lens changes shape according to need.
General Science | Bertha M. Clark
British Dictionary definitions for crystalline lens
a biconvex transparent elastic structure in the eye situated behind the iris, serving to focus images on the retina
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