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contact lens

noun

: a thin piece of round plastic that is worn on the eye to improve vision

Full Definition of CONTACT LENS

: a thin lens designed to fit over the cornea and usually worn to correct defects in vision

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CONTACT LENS Defined for Kids

noun

: a thin lens used to correct bad eyesight and worn over the cornea of the eye

Medical Dictionary

noun con·tact lens \ˌkän-ˌtakt-\

: a thin lens designed to fit over the cornea and usually worn to correct defects in vision

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