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ophthalmectomy

/ˌɒf.θælˈmek.tə.mi/

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noun

/ˌɒf.θælˈmek.tə.mi/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий хирургическое удаление глаза.

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.

    ruХирургическое удаление глаза

    • 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.

    Synonymsenucleation

Forms
  • ophthalmectomies plural form
  • ophthalmectomies' possessive plural form
  • ophthalmectomy's possessive singular form