A condition in which there is a complete or partial opacity of the lens is called a ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
cataract
A cataract is a complete or partial opacity of the lens. It is typically caused by a deterioration of the lens due to aging and may be associated with diabetes and with cigarette smoke. The term is derived from the Greek meaning waterfall.
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