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Definition of Couching

1. n. The operation of putting down or displacing the opaque lens in cataract.

Definition of Couching

1. a form of embroidery [n -S]

Medical Definition of Couching

1. An obsolete operation for cataract, consisting of displacement of the lens into the vitreous cavity out of the line of vision. Origin: Fr. Coucher, to lay down, to put to bed (05 Mar 2000)

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