aftercataract en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂ep Proto-Indo-European *-o Proto-Indo-European *h₂epó Proto-Indo-European *-teros Proto-Indo-European *h₂ep(o)teros Proto-Germanic *after Old English æfter Middle English after English after ▲ Old English æfter Old English æfter- Middle English after- English after- English cataract English aftercataract From after- + cataract.
Meanings
- A medical condition of clouding of the posterior lens capsule implanted in the eye in cataract surgery.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| aftercataracts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |