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(kon′takt)

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[L. contingere, to touch]

1. Mutual touching or apposition of two bodies.
2. One who has been recently exposed to a contagious disease.
3. A contact lens.
SEE: contact lens

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(kon′takt)

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[L. contingere, to touch]

1. Mutual touching or apposition of two bodies.
2. One who has been recently exposed to a contagious disease.
3. A contact lens.
SEE: contact lens

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