A cataract in which both the nucleus and cortex are opaque. ... Synonym: complete cataract, ripe cataract. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
a cataract with swelling and opacity of the entire lens; cataracts are normally removed before this point.
Type: Term Definitions: 1. a cataract in which both the nucleus and cortex are opaque. Synonyms: complete cataract, ripe cataract