sclerotomy

[ skli-rot-uh-mee ]

noun

, Surgery.

, plural scle·rot·o·mies.

1. incision into the sclera, as to extract foreign bodies.

sclerotomy

/ sklɪəˈrɒtəmɪ /

noun

1. surgical incision into the sclera

Word History and Origins

Origin of sclerotomy¹

First recorded in 1875–80; sclero- + -tomy

Example Sentences

Failing this, sclerotomy should be performed; the prognosis is not nearly so good when the increased tension is due to this cause.

From Project Gutenberg

Sclerotomy is an operation undertaken for the relief of increased intra-ocular tension.

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