retrolental

[ re-troh-len-tl ]
/ ˌrɛ troʊˈlɛn tl /

adjective

located or occurring behind a lens, as of the eye.

Origin of retrolental

1940–45; retro- + Latin lent-, stem of lēns (see lens) + -al1

Words nearby retrolental

retrogression, retrogressive, retrohyoid bursa, retroject, retrojection, retrolental, retrolental fibroplasia, retrolingual, retromandibular vein, retromingent, retromolar pad

British Dictionary definitions for retrolental

retrolental
/ (ˌrɛtrəʊˈlɛntəl) /

adjective

behind a lens, esp of the eye

Word Origin for retrolental

C20: from retro- + -lental, from New Latin: lens

Medical definitions for retrolental

retrolental
[ rĕt′rō-lĕn′tl ]

adj.

Of, related to, or being posterior to the lens of the eye.