aftercataract
|af-ter-cat-a-ract|
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/ˈæftərˌkætərækt/
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/ˈɑːftəˌkætərækt/
post-surgery lens clouding
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aftercataract' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'cataract', where 'after' indicates a subsequent occurrence and 'cataract' refers to the clouding of the lens in the eye.
Historical Evolution
'aftercataract' is a modern medical term that combines the English words 'after' and 'cataract' to describe a condition occurring post-cataract surgery.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to any clouding occurring after cataract surgery, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/25 21:21