Definition of Capsulotomy

1. n. The incision of a capsule, esp. of that of the crystalline lens, as in a cataract operation.

Definition of Capsulotomy

1. Noun. (surgery) incision into a capsule, especially into the lens of the eye when removing cataracts ¹

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Medical Definition of Capsulotomy

1. 1. Division of a capsule as around a breast implant. 2. Creation of an opening through a capsule; e.g., of a scar that might form around a foreign body. 3. Specifically, incision of the capsule of the lens in the extracapsular cataract operation. Origin: L. Capsula, capsule, + G. Tome, a cutting Renal capsulotomy, incision of the capsule of the kidney. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Capsulotomy

capsuling
capsulise
capsulitis
capsulization
capsulizations
capsulize
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capsulizes
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capsulolenticular
capsulolenticular cataract
capsuloplasty
capsulorhexis
capsulorrhaphy
capsulotome
capsulotomy (current term)
capsulæ
captafol
captain
captain's chair
captain's servant
captain general
captain of industry
captaincies
captaincy
captaine
captained
captaining
captainless
captainlike

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