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capsulectomy /cap·su·lec·to·my/ (kap″su-lek´tah-me) excision of a capsule, especially a joint capsule or lens capsule.
capsulectomy [kap′səlek′təmē] the surgical excision of a capsule, usually the capsule of a joint or of the lens of the eye. capsulectomy excision of a capsule, especially a joint capsule or lens capsule.
capsulectomy The surgical removal of the capsule of the crystalline lens. In extracapsular cataract extraction only the anterior portion of the capsule is removed. See capsulorhexis; capsulotomy.
capsulectomy Cosmetic surgery The operative removal of an entire capsule and implant–especially of the breast How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Despite performing capsulectomy and removal of the presumed interposed capsule, reduction could not be attained. |
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