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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)

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