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iridectomy
[ ir-i-dek-tuh-mee, ahy-ri- ]
noun
, Surgery.
, plural ir·i·dec·to·mies.
- excision of part of the iris.
iridectomy
/ ˌɪrɪˈdɛktəmɪ; ˌaɪ- /
noun
- surgical removal of part of the iris
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Word History and Origins
Origin of iridectomy1
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Example Sentences
(i) Usually as a secondary operation when iridectomy has failed.
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An iridectomy is usually performed as for glaucoma; this may be omitted.
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Iridectomy should be undertaken as early as possible in the disease.
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Further, the pupil reacts more strongly to light than if an iridectomy has been performed.
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Avulsion is usually not complete and only results in a larger iridectomy than was intended.
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