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BICONVEX
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Dictionary entry overview: What does biconvex mean?
• BICONVEX (adjective)
The adjective BICONVEX has 1 sense:
1. convex on both sides; shaped like a lentil
Familiarity information: BICONVEX used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Convex on both sides; shaped like a lentil
Synonyms:
biconvex; convexo-convex; lenticular; lentiform
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Context examples
A transparent, biconvex structure of the EYE, enclosed in a capsule and situated behind the IRIS and in front of the vitreous humor (VITREOUS BODY).
(Lens, NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
A biconvex transparent structure of the eye through which light is focused on the retina.
(Lens, NCI Thesaurus)
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