cataract

Definition of cataract

Nouns

an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye
Types:
cortical cataract
a cataract that affects the lens cortex
nuclear cataract
a cataract that affects the nucleus of the lens
posterior subcapsular cataract
a cataract in the rear of the lens capsule
Type of:
eye disease
any disease of the eye
a large waterfall; violent rush of water over a precipice
Type of:
falls, waterfall
a steep descent of the water of a river

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Words that contain cataract

Cataract Canyon
 cataract surgery
 cortical cataract
 nuclear cataract
 posterior subcapsular cataract