filtering operation

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The surgical creation of a fistula between the anterior chamber of the eye and the subconjunctival space, as for glaucoma.

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On the farm, the feed for chicks is significantly different from the roosters’; ______ not even comparable.

But they say its effect on the regular daily operation of organized crime has been negligible.
Mexico’s Priests Are Marked for Murder|Jason McGahan|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Their leader, Njie, still going by “Dave” during the operation, would stay a safe distance away until the State House was secure.
The Shadowy U.S. Veteran Who Tried to Overthrow a Country|Jacob Siegel|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
American lawmakers were quick to praise the military operation.
Final Chapter for Accused Africa Bomber|Jamie Dettmer|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The campaign was known to palace insiders as “Operation Mrs. PB.”
Pulled Documentary Says William Felt ‘Used’ by Charles’ Push for Camilla|Tom Sykes|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST

As night fell, the rescue operation slowed and sea conditions worsened.
‘We’re Going to Die’: Survivors Recount Greek Ferry Fire Horror|Barbie Latza Nadeau|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This system had been in full operation in both districts prior to the general application of the voluntary system.
Readings in Money and Banking|Chester Arthur Phillips
When ordinary methods do not suffice, it can usually be cleared by shaking up with a little magnesium carbonate and filtering.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
The act, however, is a progressive piece of legislation and creates new conditions as the result of its own operation.
Readings in Money and Banking|Chester Arthur Phillips
After the Reserve Banks have been in operation long enough to be running smoothly, not a few branches will doubtless be organized.
Readings in Money and Banking|Chester Arthur Phillips
The intellect might be abolished so far as its participation in such an operation is concerned.
Assimilative Memory|Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)