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pseudophakia

noun/ˌsjuːdəʊˈfeɪkɪə/

C2CEFR level
97/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

The state of an eye containing an artificial intraocular lens after cataract removal.

The glistening reflex confirmed pseudophakia, so her blurred vision was not due to a recurrent cataract.

Topic: Ophthalmology in Medical English

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