toric

toric
/tawr"ik, tor"-/, adj.
1. noting or pertaining to a lens with a surface forming a portion of a torus, used for eyeglasses and contact lenses that correct astigmatism.
2. a toric contact lens.
[1895-1900; TOR(US) + -IC]

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