Meaning of the word cataract in English

What does cataract mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cataract

US /ˈkæt̬.ə.rækt/

UK /ˈkæt.ə.rækt/

a medical condition in which the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, resulting in blurred vision.

Example:

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She had surgery to remove a cataract from her left eye.

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Untreated cataracts can lead to blindness.

Synonym:

opacity of the lens clouding of the lens

a large waterfall

Example:

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The river plunged over the cliff in a magnificent cataract.

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We could hear the roar of the distant cataract.

Synonym:

waterfall cascade rapids