filtering operation

[ fĭl′tə-rĭng ]

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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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But they say its effect on the regular daily operation of organized crime has been negligible.
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Their leader, Njie, still going by “Dave” during the operation, would stay a safe distance away until the State House was secure.
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American lawmakers were quick to praise the military operation.
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The campaign was known to palace insiders as “Operation Mrs. PB.”
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As night fell, the rescue operation slowed and sea conditions worsened.
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This system had been in full operation in both districts prior to the general application of the voluntary system.
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When ordinary methods do not suffice, it can usually be cleared by shaking up with a little magnesium carbonate and filtering.
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The act, however, is a progressive piece of legislation and creates new conditions as the result of its own operation.
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After the Reserve Banks have been in operation long enough to be running smoothly, not a few branches will doubtless be organized.
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The intellect might be abolished so far as its participation in such an operation is concerned.
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