LENS OF THE EYE Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase lens of the eye. (close relations)
Definition of LENS OF THE EYE
eye
Best Alternative Words for LENS OF THE EYE
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lens | nounn | |||||||
noun • a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images • genus of small erect or climbing herbs with pinnate leaves and small inconspicuous white flowers and small flattened pods: lentils • (metaphor) a channel through which something can be seen or understood • biconvex transparent body situated behind the iris in the eye; its role (along with the cornea) is to focus light on the retina • electronic equipment that uses a magnetic or electric field in order to focus a beam of electrons | ||||||||
crystalline lens | nounn | |||||||
noun • biconvex transparent body situated behind the iris in the eye; its role (along with the cornea) is to focus light on the retina | ||||||||
cornea | nounn | |||||||
noun • the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera |