"vitrectomy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: vitrectomies [plural]
Rhymes: -ɛktəmi Etymology: From vitreous + -ectomy. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|vitreous|ectomy}} vitreous + -ectomy Head templates: {{en-noun}} vitrectomy (plural vitrectomies)
  1. (surgery) The surgical removal of some or all of the vitreous humour from the eye. Wikipedia link: vitrectomy Categories (topical): Surgery Related terms: vitrector, vitreotome, vitrectomise

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