IRIDECTOMY

iridectomy

(noun) an eye operation that treats closed-angle glaucoma by surgical removal of part of the iris of the eye

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

iridectomy (plural iridectomies)

(surgery) Removal of part or all of the iris of the eye

Anagrams

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Source: Wiktionary


Ir`i*dec"to*my, n. Etym: [Gr. (Surg.)

Definition: The act or process of cutting out a portion of the iris in order to form an artificial pupil.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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