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iris

nounmasculine/femininetechnicalcommon/ˈiɾiʃ/í·ris

Definition

1

The colored circular membrane of the eye, between the cornea and the lens, that regulates the amount of light entering the pupil.

Usage examples

The color of the iris varies from person to person.
The ophthalmologist examined the patient's iris.

Common combinations

iris of the eyeiris coloriris implant