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iridectomy

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iridectomy /iri·dec·to·my/ (-me) excision of part of the iris.
ir·i·dec·to·my (r-dkt-m, r-)
n.
Surgical removal of part of the iris of the eye.

iridectomy
excision of part of the iris.

peripheral iridectomy
the peripheral or basal portion is removed.
sector iridectomy
a sector, from pupillary margin to base, is removed.

iridectomy Eye surgery Partial excision of the iris, see there


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