Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cataractogenesis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: catarac-to-ge-n-e-sis
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

6

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The formation of a cataract.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The oxidative damage during cataractogenesis can be alleviated by cellular defense mechanisms, including catalase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione S transferases (GSTs) in the eye."

Etymology

From cataract + -o- + -genesis.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does cataractogenesis mean?: The formation of a cataract.
Where does cataractogenesis come from?: From cataract + -o- + -genesis.

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