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iridectomy

/ˌɪr.ɪˈdek.tə.mi/

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noun

/ˌɪr.ɪˈdek.tə.mi/C2formalmedical
  • ruХирургическая процедура, включающая удаление части радужной оболочки, обычно выполняемая для лечения закрытоугольной глаукомы.

A surgical procedure involving the removal of a portion of the iris, typically performed to treat closed-angle glaucoma.

  1. Surgical removal of part of the irisC2formalmedical

    A surgical procedure in which a small section of the iris is removed, typically to treat closed-angle glaucoma or to improve fluid drainage in the eye.

    ruХирургическое удаление части радужной оболочки

    • The patient underwent an iridectomy to relieve intraocular pressure.
    • An iridectomy is often performed to prevent further damage from glaucoma.
    • The surgeon successfully completed the iridectomy, restoring normal fluid flow in the eye.
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  • iridectomies plural form
  • iridectomies' possessive plural form
  • iridectomy's possessive singular form