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Iridectomy

Iridectomy Meaning & Definition
Iridectomy Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Iridectomy?

[n] surgical removal of part of the iris of the eye

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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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