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opacity /opac·i·ty/ (o-pas´it-e)

1. the condition of being opaque.

2. an opaque area.

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o·pac·i·ty (-ps-t)

n.

1. The quality or state of being opaque.

2. An opaque or nontransparent area, as of the cornea.

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opacity

1. the condition of being opaque, e.g. corneal opacity, lenticular opacity.

2. an opaque area.

3. radiopacity is the capacity of a substance to absorb radiation, rather than permit its passage.

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opacity Medtalk A clouded or opaque area. See Corneal opacity.