ophthalmectomy

• Medizinischer Fachbegriff für die operative Entfernung eines Auges, meist aufgrund schwerer Erkrankungen oder Verletzungen.

A medical noun referring to the surgical removal of an eye.

1. Surgical removal of an eyeC2formalmedical

   A medical procedure involving the complete removal of an eyeball, typically performed due to severe injury, disease, or cancer.

   Chirurgische Entfernung des Auges

   • The patient underwent an ophthalmectomy after the tumor was discovered.
   • Ophthalmectomy is a last-resort treatment for certain eye conditions.
   • Recovery after an ophthalmectomy requires careful medical follow-up.

   Synonymeenucleation