How Do You Spell CATARACTOUS?

Pronunciation: [kˌatɐɹˈaktəs] (IPA)

The word "cataractous" is spelled with a "ca" followed by "taractous" meaning affected by cataracts. The IPA phonetic transcription for the first syllable "ca" is /ˈkæ/ while the second syllable "taractous" is pronounced /təˈræk.təs/. The letter "c" is pronounced as a hard "k" sound, which meets the "a" shortcut sound, combining to create /ˈkæ/. Meanwhile, the remaining syllable "taractous" is pronounced with a schwa sound followed by /ræk.təs/.

CATARACTOUS Meaning and Definition

1. Cataractous is an adjective that describes a condition related to or characterized by cataracts. A cataract is a medical condition in which the lens of the eye becomes clouded, resulting in impaired vision or complete loss of eyesight. Cataracts are often associated with aging, although they can also be caused by certain medical conditions or injuries to the eye.

   A cataractous condition refers to the presence of cataracts or the changes associated with them. It signifies that the lens of the eye has become cloudy, leading to visual impairment. Cataracts typically cause symptoms such as blurry or hazy vision, decreased brightness or color perception, difficulty seeing at night, and increased sensitivity to glare from lights. The severity of the condition can vary, and in some cases, cataracts might only affect a portion of the lens, while in others, they can cover the entire lens.

   Treatment for cataracts often involves surgical removal of the diseased lens and replacement with an artificial lens. This procedure, known as cataract surgery, is one of the most commonly performed surgeries worldwide and has a high success rate in restoring vision. However, in cases where surgery is not possible or recommended, certain lifestyle modifications and visual aids can help manage the symptoms of cataractous vision, improving the quality of life for those affected.

2. Relating to a cataract.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for CATARACTOUS

• xataractous
• vataractous
• fataractous
• dataractous
• cztaractous
• cstaractous
• cwtaractous
• cqtaractous
• cararactous
• cafaractous
• cagaractous
• cayaractous
• ca6aractous
• ca5aractous
• catzractous
• catsractous
• catwractous
• catqractous
• cataeactous

Etymology of CATARACTOUS

The word "cataractous" comes from the Latin word "cataracta" which means "waterfall" or "obstruction". In the medical context, the term "cataractous" is used to describe a condition called cataract, which is a clouding or opacity of the eye lens, obstructing vision. The word was first used in English in the early 18th century and has retained its Latin root in terms of etymology.

Idioms with the word CATARACTOUS

• cataractous