cataractogenesis

noun

The formation of a cataract.

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Meanings

nouncataractogenesis (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe formation of a cataract.

    The oxidative damage during cataractogenesis can be alleviated by cellular defense mechanisms, including catalase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione S transferases (GSTs) in the eye.

    2015 July 26, Wen Sun et al., “Is there association between Glutathione S Transferases polymorphisms and cataract risk: a meta-analysis?”, in BMC Ophthalmology, volume 15, →DOI

Origin

From cataract + -o- + -genesis.

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