cataract

Meanings

• noun

  A clouding of the natural lens in the eye that affects vision.

  - "The cataract in my left eye required surgery."
  - "Her vision was impaired due to a cataract."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cataract
harbor , labor , marjoram

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Variants

List of all variants of cataract that leads to same result
cataract , cataractous , cataracts

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'katarrheksis' meaning 'to drip down' or 'to flow down'.

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Trivia

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1. A cataract can develop in one or both eyes.

2. Cataract surgery is one of the most common surgeries performed in the world.

3. Cataracts are not caused by reading in dim light or watching television up close.

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Related Concepts

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1. Glaucoma: A group of eye conditions that can damage the optic nerve and result in vision loss.

2. Age-related macular degeneration: A condition that damages the macula, the part of the eye responsible for sharp, central vision.

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Culture

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Cataracts have been a significant cause of blindness throughout history. They were often referred to as 'the thief in the night' due to their gradual onset and the sudden loss of vision that could occur. In literature, cataracts have been used as metaphors for obstacles or hindrances.

How to Memorize "cataract"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cloudy lens in the eye.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cataract' with the gradual loss of vision.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Greek origin of the word to help recall the definition.

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