English Explanatory Dictionary

vitrectomy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The surgical removal of some or all of the vitreous humour from the eye.

Word forms

vitrectomy vitrectomies

Etymology

From vitreous + -ectomy.

Related words

vitrector vitreotome vitrectomise

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