About The Word Iridectomy
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Iridectomy
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What's The Definition Of Iridectomy?
[n] surgical removal of part of the iris of the eye
Synonyms | Synonyms for Iridectomy: Related Terms | Find terms related to Iridectomy: See Also | operation | surgery | surgical operation | surgical procedure | surgical process Iridectomy In Webster's Dictionary \Ir`i*dec"to*my\, n. [Gr. ?, ?, iris + ? cutting out;
? out + ? to cut.] (Surg.)
The act or process of cutting out a portion of the iris in
order to form an artificial pupil.
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