dacryocystostomy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A surgical incision into the lacrimal sac, usually to promote drainage.

Word forms

dacryocystostomy dacryocystostomies

Etymology

From dacryocyst + -ostomy.

Related words

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