iridectomy

[ ir-i-dek-tuh-mee, ahy-ri- ]

/ ˌɪr ɪˈdɛk tə mi, ˌaɪ rɪ- /

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noun, plural ir·i·dec·to·mies.Surgery.

excision of part of the iris.

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Origin of iridectomy

First recorded in 1850–55; irid- + -ectomy

Words nearby iridectomy

Iricize, irid, iridaceous, iridectome, iridectomize, iridectomy, iridescence, iridescent, iridescent seaweed, iridic, iridium

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How to use iridectomy in a sentence

(i) Usually as a secondary operation when iridectomy has failed.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various
An iridectomy is usually performed as for glaucoma; this may be omitted.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various
Iridectomy should be undertaken as early as possible in the disease.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various
Further, the pupil reacts more strongly to light than if an iridectomy has been performed.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various

Avulsion is usually not complete and only results in a larger iridectomy than was intended.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various

British Dictionary definitions for iridectomy

iridectomy

/ (ˌɪrɪˈdɛktəmɪ, ˌaɪ-) /

noun plural -mies

surgical removal of part of the iris

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