phaco-, phac-, phako-, phak- +
(Greek: lentil [bean]; lens of the eye)
So called because the lens of the eye resembles a lentil bean in appearance or shape.
Related references to "eye" or "eye part" word families: blepharo-; core-; corneo-; eye, eyes; irido-; lenti-, lens-; lenticulo-; ocelli-; oculo-; op-, -optic; ophthalmo-; pupillo-; retino-; uveo-.