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LENTICULAR
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Dictionary entry overview: What does lenticular mean?
• LENTICULAR (adjective)
The adjective LENTICULAR has 1 sense:
1. convex on both sides; shaped like a lentil
Familiarity information: LENTICULAR 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
Abnormalities are variable from individual to individual and may include mental retardation, retarded growth, flat hypoplastic face with short nose, prominent epicanthic skin folds, small low-set ears with prominent antihelix, fissured and thickened tongue, laxness of joint ligaments, pelvic dysplasia, broad hands and feet, stubby fingers, transverse palmar crease, lenticular opacities and heart disease.
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