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单词 multifocal
释义

multifocal

adjective

mul·​ti·​fo·​cal ˌməl-ti-ˈfō-kəl How to pronounce multifocal (audio)
: having multiple foci: such as
a
of a disease : arising from or present in more than one location or localized area of the body
multifocal pneumonia with infiltrates throughout both lungs
… Kaposi's sarcoma is "multifocal" with a storm of lesions springing up simultaneously in several spots, in contrast to cancer's single-cell origin. Marilyn Chase
b
: having two or more parts that correct vision at different focal distances : having more than one focal length
multifocal eyeglasses
compare bifocal entry 1, trifocal entry 1

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

multifocal

adjective

mul·​ti·​fo·​cal ˌməl-ti-ˈfō-kəl How to pronounce multifocal (audio)
1
: having more than one focal length
multifocal lenses
2
: arising from or occurring in more than one focus or location
multifocal seizures
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