| convex | Applied to a surface that is evenly curved outward, the segment of a sphere. Origin: L. Convexus, vaulted, arched, convex, fr. Con-veho, to bring together (05 Mar 2000) |
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| convex lens | A converging lens. Synonym: plus lens. (05 Mar 2000) |
| convex mirror | A spherical reflecting surface that constitutes a segment of the exterior of a sphere. (05 Mar 2000) |
| convexity | 1. The state of being convex. 2. A convex structure. (05 Mar 2000) |
| convexobasia | Forward bending of the occipital bone. Origin: L. Convexus, outwardly curved, + basis, foundation (05 Mar 2000) |
| convexoconcave | Convex on one surface and concave on the opposite surface. (05 Mar 2000) |
| convexoconcave lens | A minus power lens having one surface convex and the opposite surface concave, with the latter having the greater curvature. (05 Mar 2000) |
| convexoconvex | Convex on both sides; as, a biconvex lens. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| convexoconvex lens | A lens with both surfaces convex. Synonym: convexoconvex lens, double convex lens. (05 Mar 2000) |
| high convex | The segment of a sphere of short radius. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| double convex lens | A lens with both surfaces convex. Synonym: convexoconvex lens, double convex lens. (05 Mar 2000) |
| low convex | The segment of a sphere of long radius. (05 Mar 2000) |