iridectomy Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun an eye operation that treats closed-angle glaucoma by surgical removal of part of the iris of the eye
WordNet
Ir`i*dec"to*my noun
Etymology
Gr. , , iris + cutting out; out + to cut.Definitions
(Surg.) The act or process of cutting out a portion of the iris in order to form an artificial pupil.
