Aphakic
7 lettersadjectiverareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Describing a person or eye that lacks the natural crystalline lens, typically due to surgical removal.
“Aphakic patients often require thick corrective spectacles or contact lenses after surgery.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
a·pha·kic
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Contains PH and K, note the unusual AK combination towards the end of the word
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K is worth 5 points, PH digraph uses P and H together for a decent combined score
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