Definition of Iridectomy

1. Noun. An eye operation that treats closed-angle glaucoma by surgical removal of part of the iris of the eye.

Generic synonyms: Eye Operation, Eye Surgery

Definition of Iridectomy

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

Definition of Iridectomy

1. Noun. (surgery) Removal of part or all of the iris of the eye ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Iridectomy

1. The act or process of cutting out a portion of the iris in order to form an artificial pupil. Origin: Gr, iris + cutting out; out + to cut. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Iridectomy

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irhtemite
iri-
iriambilanja
irian
irid
irid-
iridaceous
iridaceous plant
iridal
iridarsenite
iridate
iridates
irideal
iridectomies
iridectomy (current term)
iridencleisis
irideous
irideraemia
irides
iridesce
iridesced
iridescence
iridescences
iridescent
iridescent cloud
iridescent virus
iridescent ware
iridescently
iridesces

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