brunescent

[prettygoodword]

brunescent (broo-NEH-sent) - adj., becoming brown in color.


Chiefly used in medical contexts, most commonly brunescent cataracts, which are cataracts old enough they've accumulated residues (mostly proteins) that change the color to amber, brown, or even (in especially severe cases) black. From Medieval Latin brunus, brown + -escens, present participle inchoative, indicating becoming.

---L.

Comments

[mount_oregano]

That's my left eye! A nice golden yellow. I might get the lens replaced soon.

[prettygoodword]

Do consider it -- clear eyesight is fairly useful.