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iridectomy

/ir-i-dek-tuh-mee, ahy-ri-/US // ˌɪr ɪˈdɛk tə mi, ˌaɪ rɪ- //UK // (ˌɪrɪˈdɛktəmɪ, ˌaɪ-) //

虹膜切除术,虹膜切割术,虹膜切除手术,虹膜炎切除术

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural ir·i·dec·to·mies.Surgery.

    • : excision of part of the iris.

Examples

  • (i) Usually as a secondary operation when iridectomy has failed.

  • An iridectomy is usually performed as for glaucoma; this may be omitted.

  • Iridectomy should be undertaken as early as possible in the disease.

  • Further, the pupil reacts more strongly to light than if an iridectomy has been performed.

  • Avulsion is usually not complete and only results in a larger iridectomy than was intended.