Cortical cataract
cortical cataract n.
A cataract in which the opacity affects the cortex of the lens.
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[kawr-ti-kuh l] /ˈkɔr tɪ kəl/ adjective 1. Anatomy. of, pertaining to, resembling, or consisting of . 2. Physiology. resulting from the function or condition of the . 3. Botany. of or relating to the . adj. 1670s, from Modern Latin corticalis, from cortex “bark of a tree” (see cortex). cortical cor·ti·cal (kôr’tĭ-kəl) adj.
- Cortical substance
cortical substance n. The thin superficial layer of compact bone. Also called cortical bone.
- Corticate
[kawr-ti-kit, -keyt] /ˈkɔr tɪ kɪt, -ˌkeɪt/ adjective 1. having a cortex. /ˈkɔːtɪkɪt; -ˌkeɪt/ adjective 1. (of plants, seeds, etc) having a bark, husk, or rind