Lens Nucleus (Noun)
Meaning
The central structure of the lens that is surrounded by the cortex.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The cataract procedure involved removing the cloudy lens.nucleus through a small incision in the cornea.
- As people age, the lens.nucleus becomes less flexible and has trouble focusing on close objects.
- The lens.nucleus plays a critical role in vision development, since it contains the oldest and densest lens fibers.
- Researchers studied the compression of the lens.nucleus during accommodation and how it is affected by aging.
- During a routine eye exam, the doctor examined the clarity and health of the lens.nucleus in both of my eyes.