Hyaloidotomy

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    incision into the hyaloid membrane

    "The iridectomy, posterior capsulotomy, and hyaloidotomy may be performed using a vitrectomy tip or using other surgical instruments."

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"The iridectomy, posterior capsulotomy, and hyaloidotomy may be performed using a vitrectomy tip or using other surgical instruments."

Etymology

From hyaloid + -otomy.

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