lenticule

/lɛnˈtɪkjʊl/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, thin piece of tissue, especially a disk-shaped piece of corneal tissue.

“In cataract surgery, a microkeratome was used to create a lenticule for removal.”

2. noun

A small, rounded piece of a leaf or a leaf-like organ.

“The botanist studied the lenticule of the plant, noting its unique shape and size.”

Synonyms

  • disk
  • fragment
  • piece

Antonyms

  • bulk
  • mass